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Episode 10: Called, Crushed, and Qualified - Blake Stinnett

Episode 10: Called, Crushed, and Qualified - Blake Stinnett

Update: 2025-08-13
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In this episode, we get to hear from Blake Stinnett, who shares his journey from a family background in the fire service to his own career as a firefighter and the founding of Next Rung, a nonprofit focused on mental health support for first responders. Blake discusses the importance of family, faith, and communication in navigating the challenges of the fire service, including his own personal struggles and a life-altering accident. He emphasizes the need for support systems and the mission of Next Rung to provide peer support and resources for mental health issues within the firefighting community.

Check out Next Rung here:https://www.nextrung.org/

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Episode 10: Called, Crushed, and Qualified - Blake Stinnett

Episode 10: Called, Crushed, and Qualified - Blake Stinnett

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