In this powerful episode of Voices of Valor, we sit down with Sheila Struckmeyer, FNP-C — former Flight Nurse with Survival Flight during its time based in Iron County, Missouri. Sheila shares her journey in emergency medicine, the deep bonds she formed with the crews of Iron County Ambulance District, and how those relationships shaped her passion for supporting first responders both professionally and personally.

Now a dedicated advocate for first responder mental health, Sheila works directly with agencies to lead critical incident stress debriefings after difficult calls, helping responders process trauma and continue serving their communities with strength and resilience. Drawing from her own experiences with profound personal loss, she brings a rare level of empathy, understanding, and authenticity to the work she does.

This episode is a powerful reminder that behind every uniform is a human being — and that asking for help is not weakness, but courage.

Turning Courage Into Conversation.