Responder Resilience

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Dec. 18, 2024

Dena Ali—Finding “Hope Out of Darkness” | S4 E51

Join us for an enlightening episode as we speak with Battalion Chief Dena Ali, the Program Manager for Behavioral Health at the First Responder Center for Excellence. In this discussion, we explore her groundbreaking new boo…
Guest: Dena Ali
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Dec. 11, 2024

Kristina Moon—Coping with Loss in the Line of Duty | S4 E50

We welcome Kristina Moon, President of the Billy Moon Foundation, to discuss organ donation and its impact on first responders and their families. Kristina shares her journey through grief and how she found healing after the…
Guest: Kristina Moon
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Nov. 27, 2024

Paul Combs—The Art of Making a Difference | S4 E48

Join us for an insightful conversation featuring Paul Combs, an acclaimed illustrator, cartoonist, and firefighter/EMT. Paul's unique blend of artistry and emergency service expertise offers a distinctive perspective on the …
Guest: Paul Combs
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Nov. 13, 2024

Chief Tom Dunne—Commanding Chaos with Confidence | S4 E46

In this episode, Deputy Chief Thomas Dunne (FDNY, Ret.) unravels the stressors that grip firefighters and fireground officers on critical calls. Chief Dunne shares secrets to maintaining command presence, and for those stepp…
Guest: Thomas Dunne
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Oct. 23, 2024

Frank Leeb and Billy Goldfeder—Lessons from "30 Fires" | S4 E43

Join us for a special episode as we sit down with Chiefs Billy Goldfeder and Frank Leeb, authors of the groundbreaking book, 30 Fires You Must Know. We revisit one of the most pivotal incidents featured in their book: the 19…
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Oct. 16, 2024

Jared Vermeulen—The Modern Fire Officer | S4 E42

We sit down with Captain Jared Vermeulen of Boca Raton Fire Rescue to unpack critical components of effective leadership and management within the fire service. Captain Vermeulen shares insights from his book, The Modern Fir…
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Sept. 18, 2024

Clinician’s Guide to Working with Firefighters (Pt. 2) | S4 E38

We continue our deep dive for mental health clinicians and savvy first responders into "Clinician’s Guide to Working with Firefighters" with Part 2 featuring Dr. Kristen Wheldon. As the President and Founder of the Fire Ser…
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Sept. 12, 2024

Lillian Bonsignore—Redefining EMS Leadership in New York | S4 E37

Join us for an enlightening conversation with retired Chief Lillian Bonsignore, a trailblazing 31-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) who served as the FDNY Chief of EMS Operations from 2019-2022, a period…
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Aug. 21, 2024

Clinician’s Guide to Working with Firefighters (Pt. 1) | S4 E34

In this installment of our masterclass series for clinicians and savvy first responders, we examine the fine points of working with firefighters. Our guest, Robbie Adler-Tapia, Ph.D., Psychologist and EMDRIA Approved Consult…
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July 3, 2024

Kory Pearn—CRACKYL's Crusader for Firefighter Wellness | S4 E27

In this compelling episode, we dive into the heart of firefighter wellness with Kory Pearn—Publisher, Editor-In-Chief, and CEO of CRACKYL Media Inc. Kory is a 20-year veteran firefighter, industry author, and keynote speaker…
Guest: Kory Pearn
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June 19, 2024

Lt. Tina Guiler—Fierce Female Firefighters Ignite Dreams | S4 E25

In this episode, we make a push into the flames with Lt. Tina Guiler, a fire Lieutenant and fire inspector who joined the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in 1999. Tina is also the Owner and CEO of Triple F - Fierce Female Firefighter…
Guest: Tina Guiler
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June 5, 2024

Dr. Candace Ashby—Leadership From the Bottom Up! | S4 E23

This week's episode is a wild ride into the heart of leadership with Dr. Candace Ashby, Battalion Chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department. Dr. Ashby dives deep into the essence of "Bottom Up" leadership, revealing how the …
Guest: Candace Ashby
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April 17, 2024

Chief Motes and Marie Gumá—Mental Health Lifeline for Clay County’s Bravest | S4 E16

Responder Resilience welcomes Acting Fire Chief David Motes and Command Counseling founder Marie Gumá, sharing insights on their groundbreaking mental health program for Clay County Fire Rescue. They shed light on the critic…
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April 3, 2024

Chris Moore—Shuffling the Deck on A.C.E.S. | S4 E14

Tune in to this new episode as we explore the mental health challenges faced by first responders, through the lens of Captain Chris Moore's personal and professional experiences with post-traumatic stress. He discusses Adver…
Guest: Chris Moore
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March 20, 2024

Al Pratts—Succeed in the Need to Lead | S4 E12

Ready to take your career to the next level and achieve that long-awaited promotion? We welcome Al Pratts, Deputy Chief and Chief of Special Operations at North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue and delve deep into the intrica…
Guest: Al Pratts
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