The Fire Inside Podcast - Peer Support for the First Responder Community

In this episode I talk to Sean Quigley, a former Marine, helicopter pilot, and speaker, about leadership and communcation.  Website: https://www.knighthawkconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanquigley6/ Email: sean@knighthawkconsulting.com

Check out the this episode. I talk to Capt. Crystal Little from Palm Beach County (FL). When I say 100 ways for 100 people, Crystal is well versed in 100 ways. Tune in for some practial advice on staying mentally well!   Check out her artical at EMS World... https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/podcasts/nervous-system-resuscitation-first-responders crystal@alittlereset.com

This episode I talk with Nate and Jeff about a white paper. Is it time to change our message? Are we causing more harm than good in how we talk about mental wellness and peer support?   Fear generalization predicts post-traumatic stress symptoms Jeff Orrange Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org Nate Perron nate@perroncounseling.com Tom Howard tphoward22@gmail.com

In this episode, I talk to Marc Hill about his book, Two Dark Thirty: True stories to inspire teaching and learning in our local heroes.   Marc shares insights learned teaching in the fire service.  Find Marc on Facebook, Instagram, and X, @twodarkthirty On Linkedin, Marc Hill https://www.twodarkthirty.com   Two Dark Thirty on Amazon

In this episode I talk to Oakland McCulloch about his book, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be. Great learning opportunity for anyone aspiring to leadership or someone that is already there!   Website, https://www.ltcoakmcculloch.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakland-mcculloch-34293256/ Instagram, https://instagram.com/ltcoakmcculloch/ X, https://twitter.c...

On this episode, the group discuss the value of peer support. We look at pitfalls and the wins. 2nd Alarm Project BHAP Tool Kit Jeff Orrange Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org Kelly Gitzke  kgitzke@huntleyfpd.org Nate Perron nate@perroncounseling.com

On this episode I talk to Dr. Greenburg about his book, The Law Enforcement Medical Encyclopedia. Dr. Greenburg has an extensive history both as a doctor and a police officer. Check out his story and hear about his book!   The Law Enforcement Medical Encyclopedia You can reach Dr. Greenburg at tacmed1@aol.com  

This episode, Jeff, Kelly, Nate, and I discuss firefighter relationships with spouses, family, and significant others.    Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org kgitzke@huntleyfpd.org nate@perroncounseling.com

Welcome to 2024! This episode I am joined by Jeff Orrange and Kelly Gitzke. Together we discuss CISM vs TRiM post event care.  Jeff Orrange Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org Kelly Gitzke kgitzke@huntleyfpd.org Tom Howard tphoward22@gmail.com https://strongmindresilience.co.uk/courses/trim/

Check out the latest episode with Lindsay Judah. We have a great conversation about communication both up and down through the ranks.   Lindsay Judah Contact Email: JudahFF@gmail.com Webpage: https://linktr.ee/chiefjudah Resources Article: Gap-Set-Force: Labor and Management Relationships SPFR PBS episode: "Last to Ask" VCOS: Yellow Ribbon Report Books The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patte...

In this episode I talk to Colleen Worley. Colleen will be a speaker at our upcoming conference in Peoria IL., January 10th. Colleen and I talk about resilience in first responders.  Colleen Worley cworleylcpc@gmail.com Tom Howard tphoward22@gmail.com Raising Resilience Conference    

Check out the latest podcast with Chris Moore and learn about his journey to health! As Chris says, "He will listen."  757-563-3373 Blue_Dog_Man_99@yahoo.com

In this episode I talk to film maker Jacob Whitley about his latest documentry film. This film is very thought provolking as well as a great conversation starter at the firehouse.  I have included links to Jacob's website as well as a past episode from his earlier film. http://behindsmoke.com/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0BZBCF1D2/ https://tubitv.com/movies/100006545/behind-the-smoke h...

In this episode I talk to Liz Bartholomew about an upcoming retreat in the Wisonsin North Woods. Liz shares her and her husbands story and how their experiance propted them to start their organization.    http://www.firstrespondersretreat.org/ respondersretreat@gmail.com

In this episode I talk to "Doc Springer" about Stellate Ganglion Block. Doc Springer does a great job explaining the details of how it works as well as when its appropriate.    https://stellacenter.com/ http://www.docshaunaspringer.com/

This episode I take with Jeff Orrange about Post-Traumatic Growth. What is it and how do we do it! Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org

In this episode, I talk to Kellie O'Dare about the 2nd Alarm Project. Find out what they are up to, and how you can help. kellie.odare@famu.edu https://2ndalarmproject.org/app/  

This episode I talk to Laura Kloosterman, Executive Director of Badge of Life Canada. Find out what she is up to, as well as the resources available to you in Canada.   https://badgeoflifecanada.org/ laura@badgeoflifecanada.org

In this episode, Kristen, Jeff and I talk about how to address addiction in the firehouse.  kristenlwade@yahoo.com Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org Also, be sure to visit Addiction Training Center for more information! https://atcpartners.org/addiction-training-center

In this episode I talk with Kriston and Al Wade about addiction recovery. Al openly talks about how he got to a point that his life was unmanagable, while Kristen shares her experiance as his wife living through the experiance of addiction and recovery.  Theirs is a great story of overcoming the all too common struggle with addiction. Kristen, Al, and I, all hope that their story may be an inspira...

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Erika Steinbrenner about the use of Ketamine to treat first responders for depression and anxiety.  Dr. Steinbrenner also shared her contact info as well as some helpful links. Erika Steinbrenner MD esteinbrenner@imaginehealthcare.org https://www.imaginehealthcare.org/ 312-300-2190 A thorough and detailed article of a review of evidence for ketamine & PTSD https://ww...

In this episode, I am joined by Jeff Orrange and Kristen Wade. We talk about how we need to payattention to each other, how we start the process of help and how we and our departments respond to a memeber in need of help.    https://youtu.be/-4EDhdAHrOg Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org kristenlwade@yahoo.com

Check out the latest episode. Myself, Jeff Orrange, and Kristen Wade talk about PTSD.    Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org kristenlwade@yahoo.com

Check out this weeks podcast where the group discusses a research paper about organizational stress. Featuring Dr. Kristy McKeniss, Molly Jones, Jeff Orrange, and Kristen Wade.  Please see the link below to review the reseach paper.   Emergency First Responders and Professional Wellbeing: A Qualitative Systematic Review   kristy@thekminstitute.com mojones@advancedrecoverysystems.com Jorrange@flori...

Check out this episode with Jeff Orrange and Kristen Wade. We talk about the past year and what we are planning for the new year.   Books mentioned in this episode, The Power of Now: A guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Elckhart Tolle Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza...