The Resilient One
Most commonly, the term resilience has come to mean an individual’s ability to overcome adversity and continue his or her normal development and in some…
Demystifying Mental Health in the Fire Service
Two mental health professionals: Dr. Chuck Allen and Dr. Jim Keats, who work with firefighters and fire departments to improve mental health. They encourage firefighters to…
The Spouse – Part two
A continuation on the importance of communication between a Firefighter and their spouse/partner. The ability to successfully channel anger and how to stop or resist…
The Spouse – Part one
Listener discretion is advised – graphic content The reality of being married to a firefighter is that your spouse will likely spend as much or…
The Culture and Stigma of Suicide
We now live in a cultural moment in which it seems safe for so many to be upfront about their mental health diagnoses, even Firefighters.…
The Rules of being human
Lessons of life – You will receive a body. You may like it or dislike it, but it will be yours for the entire duration…
Understanding Anxiety.
15 Minutes with Dr. Chuck – Understanding Anxiety. Your ability to work as a firefighter with anxiety depends on the intensity and the triggers; firefighters…
Firefighter Burnout
More Firefighters died by suicide than in the line of duty last year. Trauma and years of service have been indicators that have shown that…
The Power of Thinking
Spirituality, Comradery and Tribalism in the Fire Service.The will to live; a concept we struggle to understand, and the need to awaken from our preconditioned…
Faith – Anxiety – Making peace with your own mortality
Dr. Chuck talks about spirituality and your relationship with God. You can come to terms with your own mortality rather than worrying about it without…