APS Radio 26 – Gregg Bagdade

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of APS Radio, Gregg Bagdade discusses his recently released book “Mental Health Mayday, A Firefighter’s Survival Guide from Recruit through Retirement”.  Gregg shares his experiences as a Chicago Firefighter/Paramedic, becoming a clinician that works with first responders, his love of the Beatles, and his new book. Gregg’s book can be …

APS Radio 21 – Mike Dugan

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 21 of APS Radio Features FDNY Retired Captain Mike Dugan. Mike discusses the moment he realized he needed assistance with his behavioral health, and his journey to regulate all of his cumulative career and life stressors.

Episode 82 – Jo Terry

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis 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

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 58 – Chris Fields

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Retired Captain Chris Fields from the OKC FD. Chris responded to the OKC Federal building bombing 4/18/1995. Chris had a pulitzer prize winning photograph taken of him during the event. This episode describes that scene and the aftermath years later. “Out of chaos comes order and the opportunity to grow”. …