Critical Conversations Podcast

Critical Conversations Podcast

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Critical Conversations Podcast episodes

  • Case study of the 2003 Multiple Alarm LearJet crash into Providence Court, Poquonnock Bridge Fire District

    JLN Associates presents CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS

    On tonight's episode, we discuss the case study of the 2003 Multiple Alarm LearJet crash into Providence Court, Poquonnock Bridge Fire District. Hosted by Chief Nick Delia, with special guest Ken Tucker, Director of CONN OSHA. We encourage audience participation as we host our conversations live. If you are interested in being a part of a live discussion, please reach out for updates on upcoming recording sessions!

    1 hr 27 min
  • JLN CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS: Connecticut DOL/OSHA Strategic Plan and the Fire Service

    JLN Associates presents CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS

    On tonight's episode, we dive into the Connecticut DOL/OSHA strategic plan for the Fire Service. Hosted by Chief Nick Delia, with special guest Ken Tucker, Director of CONN OSHA. We encourage audience participation as we host our conversations live. If you are interested in being a part of a live discussion, please reach out for updates on upcoming recording sessions!

    1 hr 8 min
  • First Responder Mental Health Series #3 : Mental Health Support & Treatment Options with guests Michael Brunk, Joe Rizzuto, Brian Smith, Jeff Hall

    Like most emergency responders, firefighters are expected to be calm, level-headed and able to face even the most challenging situations with courage. They have long been expected to contain their emotions and approach their jobs with logic and reason, with the understanding that only those who have the ability to successfully manage the stress and emotional aspects of the job are cut out for success.


    As a result, many firefighters have suppressed their feelings, with devastating consequences to their mental health. Research indicates that a large number have experienced mental health issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. For example, one study of 7,000 firefighters found that 65% of the respondents struggle with memories of difficult calls, while 59% have had family or relationship problems as a result of their jobs. Substance abuse issues were experienced by 27%, while 19% have had thoughts of suicide.

    In this episode, the next session of our First Responder Mental Health series will continue to be lead by former Chief Nick Delia, and include special guests:

    • Michael Brunk, Treatment Advocate
    • Joe Rizzuto,  Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police.
    • Brian Smith, Peer Support Lead
    • Jeff Hall, Springfield Firefighter

      • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 800-273-TALK (8255)

      Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
      Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255

      1 hr 40 min
    • Mental Health Series, Session #2: Fire Fighter Mental Health and Coping Strategies with guest: James McLoughlin , Fire - EMS Administrator / EMD
      MENTAL HEALTH SERIES, SESSION #2:
      Fire Fighter Mental Health and Coping Strategies 
      with guest: James McLoughlin , Fire - EMS Administrator / EMD

      This time of year is difficult for many people, including firefighters, especially during a pandemic. Like most emergency responders, firefighters are expected to be calm, level-headed and able to face even the most challenging situations with courage. They have long been expected to contain their emotions and approach their jobs with logic and reason, with the understanding that only those who have the ability to successfully manage the stress and emotional aspects of the job are cut out for success.


      As a result, many firefighters have suppressed their feelings, with devastating consequences to their mental health. Research indicates that a large number have experienced mental health issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. For example, one study of 7,000 firefighters found that 65% of the respondents struggle with memories of difficult calls, while 59% have had family or relationship problems as a result of their jobs. Substance abuse issues were experienced by 27%, while 19% have had thoughts of suicide.

      In our second session of our First Responder Mental Health series, we include a special guest, James McLoughlin , Fire - EMS Administrator / EMD, to talk about mental health. 


      National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 800-273-TALK (8255)
      Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
      Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255

      1 hr 6 min
    • Critical Conversations Mental Health Series Episode #1 - with guest Paul Barnes.

      CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS: FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH SERIES EPISODE #1 - with guests: Paul Barnes

      This time of year is difficult for many people, including firefighters, especially during a pandemic. Like most emergency responders, firefighters are expected to be calm, level-headed and able to face even the most challenging situations with courage. They have long been expected to contain their emotions and approach their jobs with logic and reason, with the understanding that only those who have the ability to successfully manage the stress and emotional aspects of the job are cut out for success.


      As a result, many firefighters have suppressed their feelings, with devastating consequences to their mental health. Research indicates that a large number have experienced mental health issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. For example, one study of 7,000 firefighters found that 65% of the respondents struggle with memories of difficult calls, while 59% have had family or relationship problems as a result of their jobs. Substance abuse issues were experienced by 27%, while 19% have had thoughts of suicide.

      In this episode we hear from special guest, Paul Barnes, to talk about mental health. Paul has been involved in the fire service since 1978. He joined the Air Force in 1980-86 as a Security Police. He was past Assistance Chief in Montville Fire Company, past Deputy Chief of Gardner Lake Fire Company and was a career firefighter in Montville from 1996-2016. He continues to be the Deputy Fire Marshal for Montville since 2016. He was diagnosed with PTSD in the year 2000, and will be bringing this important subject to our discussion platform this upcoming week. Please join us, and share with your colleagues and friends.


      National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 800-273-TALK (8255)
      Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
      Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255

      1 hr 26 min

    About Critical Conversations Podcast

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    JLN presents CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS, where we discuss hard-hitting subjects regarding the municipal fire industry and emergency responders.