People are leaving public safety in droves. Here are some of our thoughts. If you need help on your way out send us a message.

Author, LEO, Flight Medic, Boat Guy and Silver Star recipient Emmett Spraktes sat down with us to discuss his very unique career path. Now he trains organizations and government agencies on how to transition veterans back into civilian life. You can find him at selfishprayer.com

The Highway Patrol isn’t all traffic stops and DUI’s. Sometimes you get to play secret service, hunt fugitives, or run wire taps.

Greg sits down with us today to talk about his experience working the infamous “Murder Mountain” area in Northern California. It’s famous for two things. Growing weed and people that disappear. We also discussed his other work experiences and life in general as a first responder. This one is a little salty and not for sensitive ears.

Shawn and Jeff Thomas own and operate First Responder Conferences. They share the story of battling depression and addiction that led Shawn to start First Responder Conferences. This is a powerful episode if you know a first responder that is struggling.

In part 2 of this interview we dive into a couple dark stories and discuss the reasons why first responders are the way they are. It’s also pretty hilarious as Shawn is a funny dude.

The firehouse can be a wild place filled with shenanigans. Shawn’s career has led him through the Marines, firefighting, flight medicine, & now into travel nursing. We discuss firehouse life and the general experiences of first responders. Make sure you listen to part 2 next week. We promise to wrap this up well :)

Our friend Eric sat down with us to discuss what drove him to start a business 21 years into his career. We also discuss the effects of the job and recall a few sad stories in this one.

Most people are completely unprepared for anything outside of their daily routines. Today we discuss some of our thoughts on preparedness. We’ll go into more detail in future episodes. Tell us if we missed anything!

Jake joins us today to discuss what life is like tracking down people who skip bail. It’s a crazy job and what you see on TV may not be exactly real brother!