Student Of The Game Fire Podcast

Dena Ali: Is a 15 year member of the Raleigh Fire Department where she currently serves as Battalion Chief. Dena was a police officer for 5 years before moving to the fire department. She is the founding member for NC Peer support and recognizes how critical it is to simply be heard and understood. Dena is also a graduate student and has spent the last couple of years researching firefighter behavioral health and learning methods to prevent firefighter suicides. https://www.ncffps.org/IG:dma1096

For this week this episode along with the next goes along with mental health for not only first responders but also any family members, close loved ones, & friends. Mrs.Crystal Hobbs shared her story of her son Tristen who unfortunately took his own life. My hope is the information and conversations shared in this episode can be kept and stored in the back of your mind and make you a little more aware of any potential future signs or dangers. Crystal’s energy to me embodies the following quote. “You can either be crushed by a horrific event and lose your sanity, your family and your life. Or, you can take this pain that was thrust upon you, to propel into greatness.” www.tmans5k.comNAMI.org/Lakenormaniredellwww.partnersbhm.orgText: Talk to 741741704-881-2084 Crystal Hobbs Certified Gatekeeper

Travis Huffman started as a volunteer FF with the Propst Crossroads FD since 2008 and a career FF with the Hickory FD since 2014 where he currently serves the role as Fire Apparatus Operator. Travis message is simple..."Just stay positive, love doing the job, & be the best you can for community you serve. IG:tchuff83

Steven Vanness: 13 years of volunteer and career experience. Backstep Firefighter on Engine 30 in Washington DC and current volunteer with Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in St.Mary’s County. Steven believes that the “Pipeman” is the backbone of success on the fire ground.IG: fireman_steve

Creator of The Rogue Tailboard, President of The Piney Woods Fools Chapter, Peer Supporter @ Next Rung. Chris has a strong passion in his faith for Jesus Christ, believes in family, & physical fitness is a MUST for fire ground success.IG: ffchrissnowmma

18 years of career fire service experience. Firefighter on Rescue 2 with Witchita Fire Department. Tim's passion for the fire service is simple love the job, love what you do, be good at the job & love going to fires.IG: riggs1272

Owner operator of North Florida Fire & EMS training, creator of the North Florida Fire Expo, Co-host of The Make Due Suburban Fireman Podcast with Sean Duffy. Avid instructor in many fire conferences around the country including FDIC. Nick is passionate about training and helping others to better themselves so that we as Firefighters can better help serve & protect those we care for in our own first due area's.IG: nickpeppard

Captain on Truck 5/Station 5 at Boca Raton Fire Rescue where he has served for the past 16 years. Recent Author of The Modern Fire Officer where Jared believes in building competency, leading confidently to overcome anything. The Modern Fire Officer Link: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Fire-Officer-Communicate-Motivate/dp/B0BRDG5XXQ

Phillip Beehler 37 years of Career & Volunteer experience. Battalion Chief Brighton Fire Rescue. Loves to teach and mentor the new members coming into the fire service but also wants them to be aware of what this job can do not only physically but also mentally. IG: Sixfingerfiremenwoodworking

Chief Cowperthwait started his fire service career in 1981 with the Pennsville Fire Company in NJ where he also served as Fire Chief. Kevin Joined Christiana FD in 2000. Kevin currently holds the position of Fire Chief. Kevin is a retired Paramedic with New Castle County EMS. In September of 2013, Kevin was awarded the Companies "Medal of Valor" for assisting in the rescue of trapped occupant from the 3rd floor of their burning apartment. If you don’t know anything about Christiana you’re missing out on one hell of an aggressive and progressive FD in Delaware.IG: deputychief12