This episode features Jo Terry from the Chip Terry Fund. Jo discusses her husbands struggles with PTSD that ultimately led to his suicide in 2017. As a result, Jo created the Chip Terry Fund to help other first responders & their families with Behavioral Health Awareness and Support.

https://thechipterryfund.org

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This episode features Ariel Wittenberg from E&E News.  Ariel discusses her recent in-depth articles on PFAS in Firefighter Gear.  Ariel peels back the curtain to discuss NFPA, IAFF’s, Manufacturers & Textiles involvements with these Forever Chemicals in Firefighter PPE.  

Part 1: https://www.eenews.net/greenwire/2021/02/16/stories/1063725187

Part 2: https://www.eenews.net/stories/1063725299

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This Episode features Anaheim FF/PM Matty Fiorenza. Matty opens up on the trauma and hardships that had him feeling suicidal. He also shares his road to recovery and how he pays it forward as a Peer Supporter, and advocate for Simple Recovery.

https://www.shiftwellness.com

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This episode features Dr. Kelly Ramella. Dr. Ramella has worked for Phoenix PD, Fire, Local 493 & The IAFF On behavioral health issues for first responders.

https://pscrisissolutions.com/in-office-counseling

https://www.firestrong.org

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Episode 78 features Chief Ron Lindroth from the Central Valley Fire District located in Belgrade Montana. In this episode, Chief Lindroth describes designing a first of its kind separate decon building. Available on all major podcast apps & www.The25Live.com

Firehouse article:

https://www.firehouse.com/stations/article/21164953/fire-station-architects-tca-architecture-planning-station-design-a-detached-decontamination-building-examined

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Episode 77 features retired Chicago BC Dan DeGryse. Dan discusses behavioral health at CFD and creating the Florian Program for first responders at Rosecrance.

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This episode features Dayton FOP 44 member Byron Branch. In 2016 Officer Branch’s cruiser was involved in a MVA resulted in him losing his right leg. Byron discusses his physical and mental battles to return to full duty and continue with Team USA fencing.

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This episode features Jason Patton from Fire Department Chronicles. Jason discusses his comedy, his personal struggles and breaking the stigma of behavioral health.

Banyan Treatment Centers:

https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com

Fire Department Chronicles youtube page:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZbWCodPFwH2QQn772QnUxQ

Fire Dept Coffee:

https://www.firedeptcoffee.com

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This episode features Larissa Conroy from Orlando Firefighters Local 1365. Larissa discusses her PFAS articles, propaganda from the other side, upcoming IAFF Resolutions on PFAS, and her fitness accomplishments.

Larissa’s articles on PFAS:

https://firerescuemagazine.firefighternation.com/2020/06/30/what-if-i-told-you-your-gear-was-causing-cancer-part-2/#gref

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This episode discusses upcoming International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Resolutions focused on PFAS. Sean Mitchell from Nantucket Local 2509, Jason Burns from Fall River Local 1314, and Ron Glass from Orlando Local 1365 all discuss their resolutions that focus on the IAFF taking a pro-active approach to dealing with these toxic chemicals.

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