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

This week I talk to Ron Rufo. He is retired from Chicago PD. He has been involved with peer support and continues to write and speak on his experiances with the hope of ending the stigama of asing for help! https://www.amazon.com/Ronald-A.-Rufo/e/B0056K8YYI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ron-rufo-08917137/

This episode I talk to Patrick Jessee, Illinois State Director for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.  For more information you can email Patrick at, pjessee@fcsn.net

Keith shares his story of PTSD and his jourey to wellness.  You can find him on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/keith.hanks.5  

This week we talk to Molly Jones from Advanced Recovery Systems. We discuss different options for all first responders to receive care.  If you would like to learn more, you can contact Molly using the options below.  https://therecoveryvillage.wistia.com/medias/bikfd5a01t Phone: (240) 357-4838 Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/mojones/15min-1 Referral Line: (844) 316-8955 Admissions Fax: +...

In this episode, I take a few minutes to lay out my direction and plans for the future of the podcast.

Amy Justice and Jessica Smith talk about their upcoming presentation at the ILFFPS Symposium

In this episode we talk to Molly Jones from the Center of Excellence followed up with a conversation with Michael Sugrue, a retired police officer from the west coast.  

In this episode we have two podcastes together. First we talk to Marc Kruse about his symposium presentation.  https://frontlinebehavioralhealth.com/ Second we talk to Danielle and Caitlyn from the 100 Club of Illinois. https://www.100clubil.org/  

We continue our series of ILFFPS Symposium speakers. This episode Chief Jim Moore.

In this episode I talk to Chris Moore about his upcoming talk at the ILFFPS Symposium,

Join the conversation with ILFFPS Symposium speakers Scott and Karyn, founders of the Addiction Training Center .   

In this episode I talk with Dr. McKiness about her role with ILFFPS and we talk about her upcoming presentation at the ILFFPS symposium. 

In this episode Jon introduces Tom Howard as the new host of The Fire Inside podcast.

This is likely going to be my final episode of The Fire Inside Podcast. In this episode I explain the reasons behind this decision and communicate my gratitude to everyone who has been a part of this journey over the past few years. Thank you!

***Trigger Warning – We will be discussing difficult saturations/suicide/depression*** This week on The Fire Inside Podcast, I speak with Jason Sautel author of, "The Rescuer: One Firefighter's Story of Courage, Darkness, and the Relentless Love That Saved Him." Jason speaks on how he battled with failure, depression, and a darkness that he could not save … 081 – The Rescuer – Interview with Jason...

This week on The Fire Inside Podcast, I speak with Jon Metz and Jeremy Olson, authors of Firehouse Pranks and Antics: A Compilation of Firefighter Interviews. As members of the first responder community, we struggle to address the subject of our mental health. We care for others and take on their struggles without addressing our … 080 – Humor and Mental Health – Firehouse Pranks and Anitcs – Inter...

As we head into a brand new year, I want to challenge you to take a pause from all of the busyness and chaos of your fast-paced life and ask you to reflect on three powerful questions.  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast, I'm going to take you deeper than you've probably been … 079 – 3 Powerful Questions for First Responders Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast, I will discuss ways to best utilize the early hours of the morning to get a better start to your day. A great resource I mention during the podcast that is well worth the read is The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod.

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with FF Kurt DeGroot about an incredible charity he has founded called Project Fire Buddies.  I love how Kurt saw a need in his community and responded with tangible action that has now grown into an organization that is making a huge difference … 077 – Seeing the Need and Taking Action – Interview with Kurt DeGroot Read More »

***Trigger Warning – We will be discussing suicide/attempt of suicide*** In this weeks episode of The fire Inside podcast I interview Michael Lanning as he discusses his struggle with the loss of his father to Suicide an his tempt at suicide. You can find Michael Lanning at https://www.facebook.com/michael.lanning.9

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I address the issue of accepting your current circumstances and doing nothing to change it.

On this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk about the importance of thinking about the things we allow into our minds. I make the point that "It's impossible to have a positive life with a negative mind." Here is the link to the Courageous Living Podcast I mentioned in the show:

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I explore the statement that the fire service is "the best damn job in the world." You might be surprised with my conclusions.

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Fire Chaplain Daniel Persinger about how he has adapted to having his dreams and plans for a career in the fire service forever changed due to circumstances beyond his control.

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Vicky Shryock about her story of devastating loss and the road to hope and healing her faith continues to provide for her.