🚒Firefighter Syndrome is real. The mental and emotional toll on first responders is greater than we acknowledge.

In this episode ofTell This Story,Doug White sits down withJadie Miller, a seasoned firefighter, founder ofPYROC, and a leading advocate for brain health in the fire service.

They dive deep into thehidden struggles of firefighters, the reality ofFirefighter Syndrome, and what needs to change tobetter support first responders.

💡What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The truth about Firefighter Syndrome—what it is & why it matters
How first responders can break the cycle of emotional burnout
The link between sleep deprivation, emotional regulation & mental health
The power of vulnerability & why it takes courage to ask for help

Why first responder culture needs a shift toward better mental health awareness
The key differences between Firefighter Syndrome & Operator Syndrome

👊 This episode is for firefighters, first responders, and leaders who want to create a culture of resilience, accountability, and real support. Whether you'reon the job, recovering, or looking to improve firefighter well-being, this conversation willchallenge your perspective and push the fire service forward.

Guest: Jadie Miller – Firefighter, mental health advocate, and founder of PYROC.
🌎Connect with Jadie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadie-miller-9027673a/
🔥Learn more about PYROC:https://pyroc.com
📖Featured Articles:

• "I Have Something But It’s Not PTSD: Jadie’s Story" →https://crackyl.com/lifestyle/life/i-have-something-but-its-not-ptsd-jadies-story/
• "Firefighter Syndrome: A Proposed Whole Systems Framework" →https://crackyl.com/health/mental/firefighter-syndrome/

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🌟 Resources for First Responders & Veterans🚒Blue Line Rescue, Gold Line Rescue, & Redline Rescue →https://bluelinerescue.org
💡Boulder Crest Foundation – Resilience & Post-Traumatic Growth →https://bouldercrest.org
📞Copline (24/7 Crisis Support for Law Enforcement) →Call: 1-800-267-5463 |Website:https://www.copline.org
🔥My Arena – Breaking Mental Health Stigmas for First Responders →https://myarenallc.com
🛡Shields & Stripes – Healing Veterans & First Responders →https://www.shieldsandstripes.org
🚨The Overwatch Collective – Mental Health Advocacy →https://www.theoverwatchcollective.com
🏥UCF RESTORES – Trauma Recovery for First Responders →https://ucfrestores.com
🎖Warriors Heart – Private Treatment for Military & First Responders →Website:https://www.warriorsheart.com/admissions |Phone: 1-844-327-5310

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