Tara Stein is our new Behavioral Health Coordinator. The position encompasses coordination of our EAP benefits and the Peer Support Team. Kyle and Tara sit down for an informal chat. The discussion is meant primarily to be an introduction of Tara to the membership.

FPDR Liaison Brent Cavainas and FPDR Trustee Kyle MacLowry talk about all things Fire Police Disability and Pension. We try to avoid going down too many rabbit holes and talk about the two positions responsibilities and how we can serve the membership.

Tom Clawson sent me a quick update for the 2023 Seattle Stair Climb. Registration is opening on Thursday, don't miss it.

An in depth update with PFFA President Isaac McLennan. Kyle and Isaac sit down for a wee sip of whiskey and a discussion of the issues of the day. This podcast will pair nicely with the two recent informational zoom recordings. Enjoy.

Vice President Mariya Fuge and Kyle sit down to talk about her assignments at Local 43. We discuss Wellness, EAP, Legislative issues and more. Thanks for listening.

Lisa Knight and Sofia Onstad sit down with Kyle to talk about all things Fire Camp. We discuss the history, the current state of affairs, how members can get involved, and other important elements of Fire Camp.

Matt and Kyle sit down to talk about the results of the survey used to inform the thesis for his Masters Program. The information is centered on behavioral health and suicidality in the fire service. Matt is doing amazing work. It was fascinating to hear about the data collected, the theories involved, and the conclusions drawn.

Kyle and Rob, both members of the Health Care Committee, discuss the merits of a health care trust. The committee members are making station visits, but are unable to speak with everyone personally. This pod is intended to be like one of those visits with the intent to get information out to all the membership.

Hear Tom Clawson, Kyle and two special guests talk about the Seattle Stair Climb experience, the significance of the fund raising, and all things PFFA stair climb team.

VP Terry Foster, Lieutenant Sean Fogarty, Retiree Don Porth and Kyle discuss the latest information regarding the David Campbell Memorial.