Dr. Kerry Ramella has spent the better part of her adult life working with firefighters. It has been her life's work to focus on the dark side of public service - Researching the negative aspects of the job, how firefighters cope, manage and break down. Her work has brought about great insight into how we can better care for our fire family and keep ourselves mission ready as well.
In episode 15 we discussed the signs and symptoms of poor mental health, how we can build resiliency and a mind - body connection. We also talked about some of the trends throughout the fire service and how some fire departments are responding.
This conversation barely scratches the surface of what we need to know to be mentally bomb proof however, its a great start, pointing to many resources and ideas to get us started.
Check out some of the resources mentioned in this episode:
Firestrong.org
PScrisissolution.com
If you have any questions or comments for me, feel free to contact me:
Email@: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
IG: @firegroundfitness
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Ep.30 "Together!" From Testing through Probation with David, Les and Brittany
Ep.29 Fighting Fire with Research featuring Dan Madrzykowski
Ep.28, Heart Fit For Duty with Kepra Jack
Ep.27 Storytelling on Purpose with Nick Baskerville
Ep.26 Everyone Goes Home w/ Christopher Baker
Ep. 25 Eat more protein! Understanding macro eating and healthy mindset with Krista Moreland
Ep. 24 Ghost Squad and more with Creston Ludlow
Ep.23 Hiking and getting after it! with Ely Rivera
Ep. 22 "Dead Weight", a story of difficulty and success with Patrick O'Neill
Ep. 21 Career planning and so much more w/ Darrell B. Wiseman
Ep. 20, Life in the Alarm Room with Kimberly Brophy
Ep.19 Squad Life... take 2, with Greg Hawk
Ep.18 "Diesel and dirt" the smell of the fire house..." W/ Capt. Chris Pearce
Ep.17 Fire and Jits and Dance, Oh My! With Michael Caro and Travis Swartzlander
Ep.16 Motivational Quotes with Austin Moreland
Ep.14 The commute to Cali; leadership, complacency and training with Matt Bryant
Ep.13 Trip review and being 20ish!
Ep.12 Work hardening and the family farm with Nate Harpster
Ep.11 Career longevity, station life, marriage and so much more.
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