This episode of the Keep the Promise podcast focuses on the importance of proactive mental health practices within the fire service. Guest Sammy Freyta discusses breaking harmful cycles and the evolution of peer teams into a more integrated, supportive system within fire departments. By embedding mental fitness training and practicing Stoicism actively, Sammy and her team are promoting a culture where every firefighter is equipped to support their peers. She underscores the importance of doing hard things and the strength required to seek help. Listen to learn how small departments are leading change and why addressing mental health head-on is crucial.

00:35 Peer Teams vs. CISM Teams

00:50 The Utopia Fire Department Vision

01:57 Building Strong Relationships with Peer Teams

03:27 Alive Minded: A New Approach to Mental Fitness

03:55 The Role of Stoicism in Mental Fitness

04:49 Proactive Mental Health Culture

06:46 Challenges and Successes of Peer Teams

24:22 The Importance of Basic Self-Care

26:11 Emerging Trends in Mental Health for First Responders

32:41 Personal Reflections and Failures

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