Beyond The Call - Mental Health Support For First Responders

This podcast episode of "Raw Rants" features an interview with Clay County Fire Chief David Motes.  Chief Motes discusses the realities of being a first responder, including the challenges of handling traumatic events and the importance of mental health support.

The conversation highlights the evolution of mental health support within the fire service, moving from a "suck it up" culture to proactive measures like anonymous counseling and peer support programs.  

Chief Motes also touches upon technological advancements in firefighting and the need for improved work-life balance to address the unique demands of the profession. Finally, he offers advice for aspiring firefighters and other fire chiefs seeking to enhance mental health support within their departments. Our apologies as the audio quality is reduced.

For more information please visit for additional resources https://commandcounseling.com for services and resources for first responders and also visit Clay County Fire Rescue https://www.claycountygov.com/community/fire-rescue.

And feel free to reach out to us directly as well and we will be happy to connect you.