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The Truth About Mental Health in Frontline Services | James Bull

The Truth About Mental Health in Frontline Services | James Bull

Update: 2025-08-11
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James Rossano-Bull has spent over 25 years in the UK Fire Service — but nothing could prepare him for the day he responded to his own mother’s emergency. In this episode, James shares his journey through PTSD, grief, and recovery, and the lessons he’s learned about mental health in frontline services.

We talk about:

  • The hidden cost of trauma in the fire service

  • Leadership vs management in high-pressure roles

  • Using fitness and endurance challenges to protect your mental health

  • Speaking out, breaking stigma, and finding personal coping strategies

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The Truth About Mental Health in Frontline Services | James Bull

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