Charlie English + Laura Owen Boyd

The Call Documentary

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The Call is a powerful documentary that breaks the silence around firefighter mental health, offering an unflinching look at the trauma, PTSD, and suicide crisis facing first responders. Through raw interviews, real-life stories, and behind-the-scenes access to firehouses in New Mexico, the film explores the emotional toll of a profession associated with bravery, but rarely with vulnerability. thecalldocumentary.substack.com

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Charlie English + Laura Owen Boyd

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The Call Documentary Is A Finalist in The Replay International Film Festival! 05.11.2025 1:08

They save lives. Who saves them? #thecalldocumentary The Call is an unflinching look at the hidden mental health crisis among firefighters, and reveals the trauma behind the heroism—and the hope that emerges when silence is broken. We are excited to announce that The Call has been named a finalist in the Replay International Film Festiva in Vienna, Austria in December! We are excited to share this...

Episode 2: Fire Chief Greg Flynn 30.10.2025 38:13

Warning: Please note that this episode discusses suicide and mental health issues within the first responder communities. If you or anyone you know may be struggling with depression or suicide ideation, please reach out to a trained mental health specialist. Unless specifically mentioned, the hosts or guests of this podcast are not licensed mental health clinicians and these are their personal sto...

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