The Epic Season 1 Reunion Of Voices From Beneath The Helmet. In this special reunion episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' host Arjuna George celebrates the podcast's second season finale and his third anniversary of retiring from the fire service. Each guest shares updates on their personal and professional journeys, from writing books and launching coaching businesses to profound advice for new and retiring firefighters. The episode also delves into wellness strategies, mindset shifts, and recommended resources aimed at helping first responders navigate their careers more effectively.

00:00 Introduction03:09 Guest Introductions and Highlights
22:41 Advice for New Firefighters
26:34 When to Hang Up the Helmet
35:46 Wellness Tips for Struggling Firefighters
41:08 The Wellness Recipe
42:32 Mindset Shifts and Habits
48:08 Describing the Year as a Movie
58:10 Final Thoughts and Resources
01:15:07 Conclusion and Farewell

Resources:

🌐The BC Firefighter Resiliency Program - https://sites.google.com/view/bcfrrp/home

🌐Blueprint - https://www.blueprint.ngo/

🌐The BC Fire Fighter Occupational Awareness Training- https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/bcffoat

🌐First Responder Health Clinician Directory - https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/first-responders🌐Wirth Foundation (up to eight free therapy sessions with a registered therapist) - https://wirthhats.com/pages/apply-for-therapy

🌐First Responder Health Clinician/Healthcare Occupational Awareness Training - https://education.firstresponderhealth.org/collections

🌐Wounded Warriors Canada - https://woundedwarriors.ca/

🌐Boots on the Ground – A peer support network for first responders in Ontario and Alberta. https://www.bootsontheground.ca/
🌐The Power of Our Story – Online support groups for first responders, military personnel, and their families. https://www.thepowerofourstory.com/

🌐First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) – Resources for cancer, behavioral health, and cardiac health specific to first responders. https://firstrespondercenter.org/
▶Season 1 https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/episodes/season/1/

🎙Guest James R. https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/james-rychard-talks-about-burnout-and-human-performance/
🎙Guest Les Karpluk https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/fire-chief-les-karpluk-shares-his-personal-story-of-burnout-and-some-great-leadership-nuggets-for-f/
🎙Guest Steve Farina https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/captain-steve-farina-an-ambassador-for-mental-health-shares-his-view-on-metal-health-education-for/
🎙Guest Mike Cameron https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/guest-mike-cameron-shares-his-knowledge-on-resilience-and-how-to-tap-into-your-inner-emotions/
🎙Guest Rob Leathen https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/overcoming-ptsd-and-promoting-mental-health-a-first-responders-journey-to-resilience/
🎙Guest Glenn U https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/september-11th-special-episode-with-glenn-usdin-and-bobby-senn-new-book-they-saved-new-york/
🎙Guest Tom DeScorcy https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/a-story-of-connection-team-red/
🎙Guest Julianna B https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/the-healing-power-of-equine-therapy-a-conversation-with-juliana/
🎙Guest David W https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/beneath-the-helmet-navigating-mental-wellness-and-leadership-in-firefighting-with-david-wiklanski/
🎙Guest Deborah Green https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/unheard-voices-the-extraordinary-life-of-a-dispatcher/
🎙Guest Cindy T https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/overcoming-burnout-a-fire-chiefs-road-to-resilience-by-cindy-thompson-a-resilience-project/
🎙Guest Steve Greene https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/the-undying-flame-a-firefighters-path-through-injury-retirement-and-beyond/

Arjuna George - Fire Chief (ret)