In this episode we sit down with James Boomhower from @Stay_fit4duty and discuss how first responders can best integrate their partners in their career by avoiding commonly occurring mistakes.

James is a Critical Care Transport Specialist- paramedic with Boston MedFlight and the founder of StayFit4Duty.  The mission of Fit for duty is to help medical professionals treat their mental health with the same dedication and tenacity as they treat the physical health of those they took an oath to help.  

 
Fit for Duty has three goals: 

1. Support and advocate for the need for better mental health and resilience education and practice in the medical profession. 
   
   
2. Advocate for and help teams create peer support programs within their institutions. 
   
   
3. Help align individuals in need with members of the mental health profession who understand medical professionals, their world view, and ideals in a way that gives them the best mental healthcare possible.