***Trigger Warning*** In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Chris Fields. Chris Fields is a former member of the Oklahoma City Fire Department. Chris joined the fire department July 12, 1985 promoting through the ranks and retiring as a Major March 1, 2017. Chris was captured in a photo that … 063 – From Instant Fame to Ongoing Trauma – Interview with Chris Fields Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Annette Zapp and Chris Marrella who will be presenting at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Annette Zapp: A 15-year veteran of the fire service, Annette Zapp holds the rank of Lieutenant on a busy suburban Chicago engine … 062 – Creating Mental Resiliency through Meaningful Training – Interview with Annette Zapp and Chris Marella Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Chuck Wehrli who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Captain Chuck Wehrli is a 4th generation Naperville Firefighter . He started his career as a volunteer from 1971 to 1977 were … 061 – Firefighter Cancer Awareness – Interview with Chuck Wehrli Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Joel Brier who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Joel began his career as a first responder in 1983 at Military Park Fire District in Palm Beach … 060 – First Responder Addiction Education – Interview with Joel Brier Read More »

***Trigger Warning*** In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Brian Knowler who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Brian is a veteran police officer, retired lawyer, speaker, and author involved in the justice system since 1994. In 2004 … 059 – The Capital L Leader – Interview with Brian Knowler Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Dane and Alison Fienning who will be some of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! This eager and passionate couple is focused on smashing the first responder mental health stigma. Alison is a … 058 – Triumph over Trauma – Interview with Dane and Alison Fienning Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Dr. Deb Lindh who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Dr. Deb Lindh (Dr. Deb) is a PTSD Survivor-Warrior, Amazon Best Selling Author, Award-Winning Scholar Practitioner, and … 057 – Practical Mindfulness – Interview with Dr. Deb Lindh Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Dr. Chuck Allen who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Dr. Chuck has been in the mental health field since 1972. He retired … 056 – Conflict and Anger Management in the Fire Station – Interview with Dr. Chuck Allen Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Chief George Hyland of the Argonne Fire Department about a concept he’s been developing as he approaches the end of his fire service career. You can email Cheif Hyland at [email protected] Here are the links for the two upcoming training events I mentioned and that I … 055 – Humility, Grace, and Mercy – Interview with Chief George Hyland Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk about one POWERFUL tool for developing and maintaining mental health and wellness. Here are the links for the two upcoming training events I mentioned and that I highly encourage you to be a part of: Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium – February 20-21, 2020 – Chicago, IL In … 054 – One Powerful Tool for Mental Wellness Read More »