A Duty To Act

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In this episode Jennifer talks with Ryan McLean, retired first responder, who felt compelled to help impoverished communities in Columbia following a school trip and a transformational experience. 

The LEO Fund provides financial support for community leaders and organizations working in impoverished areas of Colombia, cooperating to achieve positive social change by providing equal opportunities for development.

The LEO Fund supports community development programs, projects and initiatives that include rights-based approaches, gender equity and the contributions of civil society as a basis for democracy.

​In general, the LEO Fund supports any effort that contributes to human coexistence as an instrument of non-violence positively impacting local communities and giving a voice to the people living within them. We address issues such as racism, drugs, gangs, violence, lack of opportunity, inequities or any other problem that seeks to harm people and divide communities.

Visit The Leo Fund here: https://www.theleofund.org/

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Mayors often work quietly in the background and then stand up when it counts. In this episode, Jennifer speaks to Mount Vernon Washington mayor Jill Budeau who took charge when the interstate 5 bridge collapsed, the EMS system merged with the fire department, and more. 

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Women who want a career in the fire service don’t always have mentors. In this episode, Jennifer speaks to one such mentor and a fire service hopeful.  The conversation covers everything from how women can and do contribute to the teams to maternity support.

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Tackling stress in EMS, Fire, and Police services is changing. What used to be taboo (even a sign of weakness) is becoming a topic of conversation between the generations of older and newer service members. In this episode, Jennifer speaks to two medics who are working to change the landscape of stress management in public services.

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Probation in the fire service can be notorious and has even been considered harassment. But is traditional probation the best way to go? Is adherence to tradition enough to justify current probationary practices? In this episode, Jennifer tackles probation with two fellow first responders.

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EMS, Fire, and Police are necessary for the health and safety of our communities. Join Jennifer Russell,  active duty paramedic/firefighter, department administrator, and instructor, as she interviews other active duty public service members and officials. The mission is to understand better the medical, fire, and police services, the challenges they are tackling, and what can be done to ensure our departments and teams are healthy and strong into the future.