APS Radio 22 – Brandon Dreiman & Dave Gerold

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSHeavy is the crown This episode features Brandon Dreiman from Indianapolis Firefighter’s Local 416 & Dave Gerold from the Columbus Division of Fire. The three of us discuss the perils of being the Peer lead in large departments and the trials and tribulations we’ve personally have had. Topics include being on call 24/7, …

Episode 80 – Matty Fiorenza

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis 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

Episode 79 – Dr. Kelly Ramella

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis 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

Episode 22 – Paul Melhuish

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this Episode of “The 25 Live’, Jim has a discussion With the Cleveland Association of Rescue Employees (C.A.R.E) Local 1975 Union President Paul Melhuish. Paul represents the Dispatchers, Paramedics and EMT’s at Cleveland EMS. Paul describes the contract battle Local 1975 have endured with the City of Cleveland regarding Behavioral Health Benefits …

Episode 17 – Jeff Orrange: Discussion on creating a Peer Support Team and response after a major incident.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with Orlando Firefighter and Peer Support Coordinator Jeff Orrange. Jeff describes how his Peer Support team was started and how it was enacted after the tragic Pulse Night Club mass shooting.