We welcome the inspiring Jan Rader, a trailblazer in firefighting and emergency response. Jan shares her journey from working in the jewelry business to becoming a fire chief and her ongoing commitment to mental health initiatives for first responders.

Join us as we explore her personal stories, insights on compassion, and her vision for addressing homelessness and addiction in the community.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom and motivation!

Moments

(01:00) Guest Introduction: Jan Rader

(05:30) Personal Reflections and Early Life

(15:00) Career Path to Firefighting

(25:00) Mental Health Initiatives for First Responders

(35:00) Addressing Homelessness and Addiction

(45:00) Legacy and Future Vision

This episode is sponsored by Alex R. White, PLLC.

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Welcome to the Tri-State Time Machine.

I'm your host Vanessa Hankins. This is a podcast where my guests and I share our memories and present day stories of the Tri-State Area. That's West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Nothing too serious, no political views, and no ulterior motives.

We're just here to share our fun stories about this great area.

Whether you're a past resident or a current Tri-State resident, I think you're going to have fun with us.

So join in, press play on your podcast player, and welcome to the Tri-State Time Machine! 

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