In this second installment of our FDIC coverage, we dive deeper into the conversations shaping the fire service today. We sit down with the inspiring Fierce Female Firefighters to talk about leadership, resilience, and changing the culture from within. Author Matt Manzari joins us to share his powerful story of survival and purpose featured in Beyond the Burn. We also explore new developments in peer support counseling with 1st Responder Coaching, an increasingly vital resource in firefighter wellness. Rounding out the episode, we hear firsthand from firefighters serving on Kodiak Island, Alaska—where remote firefighting brings a whole new level of challenge and determination.

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Triple F Rescue: https://triplefrescue.com/

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