Beneath The Helmet Show - Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health (mind-body-spirit)

Arjuna George
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Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 5min

Everyone Has a Story - Chief Serbic shares his for us - Mental Health

Brief Description 📚 Fire Chief Steve Serbic shares his powerful story and provides hope to all First Responders, reminding them that it's okay not to feel okay. 📚 Steve Serbic shares his experience of losing friends, including his brother, to suicide, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and having open conversations about mental health. 💬 Chief Serbic is not afraid to address sensitive topics such as organizational stress, dark thoughts, and addiction in the fire service, sparking important conversations and promoting mental health awareness. 🚒 Chief Serbic highlights the lack of support for fire chiefs in the past and discusses the establishment of a mental health task force and peer support group to provide resources and assistance to chiefs facing mental health challenges. Episode Number: 15 Publish Date: August 15, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Fire Chief Steve Serbic Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 🔗 BC First Responders Mental Health https://bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/ 🔗 BC First Responder Health https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/bcffoat 🔗BC Firefighter Resiliency Program: https://sites.google.com/view/bcfrrp/home?authuser=0 🔗 Tedx Talk - Climbing the Ladder to Stronger Mental Health: https://www.ted.com/talks/steve_serbic_climbing_the_ladder_to_stronger_mental_health?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare 🔗 BC Crisis Centre Line: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/ 🔗 WorksafeBC Critical incident response: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/claims/report-workplace-injury-illness/critical-incident-response 🔗 Heads Up Guys: https://headsupguys.org/ Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout - Arjuna George (Available on Amazon, Apple and Google Books) 📖The Unbroken: A Firefighter's Memoir by Steve Serbic 📖Extinguished: A Fire Chief's Memoir by Steve Serbic 📖Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk📖When the Body Says No - Gabor Mate📖 Brene Brown (All her books) Fire Chief Serbic Bio Steve Serbic is a fire chief, author, speaker, Podcast host and TEDx presenter. He outlines his experiences with trauma, spotlighting one specific event that shook him to his core. Steve describes the feelings of shame that come along with trauma and stigma and how we, as a society, must work together to break the misconceptions surrounding mental health. Steve Serbic speaks about mental health and suicide intervention for organizations throughout North America. By sharing his own journey through mental health and recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries as a firefighter, Steve aims to guide organizations toward a more supportive and resilient working environment. Steve currently sits on the Canadian Fire Chiefs Mental Health Committee and the British Columbia Fire Chiefs Mental Health Task Force. Connect with the Host: Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and author of Burnt Around the Edges. www.silverarrowco.com www.burntaroundtheedges.com www.beneaththehelmet.ca Support the Show: 🔥Want to show your appreciation for Beneath the Helmet Show? Buy us a coffee! Your support enables us to keep producing content that makes a difference in the lives of our firefighters. ➡️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajgeorge Subscribe to Beneath The Helmet Show: 📩Join the BTH Community 🎧Apple Podcasts: 🎧 Spotify Podcast: 📺 Youtube:🎧All other podcast platforms 🔥Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting - Burnout and Resilience Coaching for High Performers. Visit www.silverarrowco.com to learn more or to book a complimentary meet and greet. Don't just live life; thrive!
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Aug 15, 2023 • 56min

Revolutionizing First Responder Mental Health: The Impact of Coaching on Resilience and Wellness

Brief Description: The Impact of Coaching on First Responders and their Spouses 🔥 Coaching has the power to positively impact the lives of first responders and their spouses, as Jennifer Anderson's own experience demonstrates. 💪 Coaching is a valuable modality of preventative care for first responders' mental health and wellness, offering a different approach than counselling. 💡 Finding a coach who provided tangible and concrete lessons and strategies through a formalized curriculum helped the speaker regain balance and change their life. 🌟 Coaching provides a valuable opportunity for self-reflection and goal-setting, allowing individuals to create space in their lives to organize and prioritize their goals. 💪 Coaching can be a powerful tool in supporting first responders and their mental health, as demonstrated by its positive impact on Kevin's journey. Episode Number: 14 Publish Date: August 15, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Jennifer Anderson Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 🔥Wheel of Life - Coaching tool Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout - Arjuna George (Available on Amazon, Apple and Google Books) ➡️Connect with Jennifer 🔗www.1strespondercoaching.org 📧 jennifera@1strespondercoaching.or Jennifer Anderson Bio I'm a mom, a coach, and a 15-year police wife to an officer who has been medically retired due to cumulative PTSD! So many of us in first responder families struggle with relationships, including our marriages! I've created First Responder Coaching to support First Responders, their spouses and their families as they build lasting, deep connections and conversations about mental health!! We save marriages, relationships, and lives!! Connect with the Host: Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author. www.silverarrowco.com www.burntaroundtheedges.com www.beneaththehelmet.ca Support the Show: 🔥Want to show your appreciation for Beneath the Helmet Show? Buy us a coffee! Your support enables us to keep producing content that makes a difference in the lives of our firefighters. Subscribe to Beneath The Helmet Show: 📩Join the BTH Community 🎧Apple Podcasts: 🎧Spotify Podcasts📺 Youtube 🎧All other podcast platforms 🔥Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting - Burnout and Resilience Coaching for High Performers. Visit www.silverarrowco.com to learn more or to book a complimentary meet and greet. Don't just live life; thrive!
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Aug 2, 2023 • 52min

Unlocking Your Potential: Chief Fernandez's Insights on Personal Growth for Firefighter Promotions

Brief Description: Episode Description coming... Episode Number: 13 Publish Date: August 1, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Fire Chief Freddie Fernandez Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 🔗Fire Assessment Center Prep 🔗Fire Assessment Center 360 Book Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout - Arjuna George (Available on Amazon, Apple and Google Books) 📖 Step up and Lead - Chief Frank Viscuso 📖 Leadership books from John Maxwell 📖 Leadership books from Fire Chief Les Karpluk ➡️Connect with Keith - LinkedInChief Freddie Fernandez Bio Chief Freddie Fernandez entered the fire service in 1983 and rose to Deputy Fire Chief for Miami Fire-Rescue before retiring in 2014. Chief Freddie served as a recruit instructor in 1990 and participated in dozens of officer development classes during his 32 years at MFR. Since 1999, he has helped thousands of firefighters across the nation get promoted. He is the founder of FireAssessmentCenterPrep.com, has spoken at FDIC and Firehouse Expo, and has conducted in-person training nationwide. Freddie's coaching passion is evident in every training product, and many of his students have been promoted multiple times using his methods. Connect with the Host: Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and author of Burnt Around the Edges. www.silverarrowco.com www.burntaroundtheedges.com www.beneaththehelmet.ca Support the Show: 🔥Want to show your appreciation for Beneath the Helmet Show? Buy us a coffee! Your support enables us to keep producing content that makes a difference in the lives of our firefighters. Subscribe to Beneath The Helmet Show: 📩Join the BTH Community https://colossal-trailblazer-6113.ck.page/c0e1b81fbe 🎧Apple Podcasts: 🎧Spotify Podcasts: 📺 Youtube: 🎧All other podcast platforms 🔥Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting - Burnout and Resilience Coaching for High Performers. Visit www.silverarrowco.com to learn more or to book a complimentary meet and greet. Don't just live life; thrive!
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Jul 26, 2023 • 56min

Having a coach is part of your mental health toolkit with Keith Hanks

Episode Number: 12 Publish Date: July 25, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Keith Hanks Brief Description: Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 🔗Keith Hanks (Coming Soon) 🔗Article: The Proactively Fit Firefighter 🔗Article: Leadership from the Bottom 🔗Scars to Stars Vol. 3" (to be released September 22, 2023) 🔗First Responders in Crisis Documentary (to be released October 1, 2023) 📺Preview now Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout - Arjuna George (Available on Amazon, Apple and Google Books) 📖 Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One - Dr. Joe Dispenza 📖The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now - Thich Nhat Hanh ➡️Connect with Keith LinkedIn: ⁠ Keith Hank's Bio Keith Hanks is a retired Firefighter and EMT who dedicated 21 years of his life to the service of others. He serviced his community as a training officer, certified educator, and field training officer. Keith worked both inner-city EMS as well as fire. Like many in the first responder community, the job has its cost. From childhood trauma and sexual abuse, traumatic calls, and the traumatic passing of his first wife, Keith has faced many trials and tragedies that resulted in self-harm, substance abuse, lies and multiple suicide attempts. After decades of damage, Keith began to put the pieces of his life back together. Keith was diagnosed with Complex PTSI in 2015. The job, the service, and his dedication caused this injury and, consequently, his retirement. What PTSI didn’t change was the love and devotion to his community and to his fellow first responders. Keith has since dedicated his life to advocating for mental illness, substance and alcohol abuse recovery, and suicide awareness. Since starting this mission, Keith built an international support group through Facebook for First Responders and Veterans for PTSI and other job-related mental health issues. Keith was asked to be a part of the Deconstructing Stigma Project and has a Billboard that hangs in the International Terminal at Logan Airport in Boston, MA. In March 2022, he completed the filming of his 1st feature-length documentary focusing on PTSI in the first responder community and has since been featured in two other related documentaries. Keith is a national speaker, podcast personality, and published author. He is a contributing author at Fire Engineering and The Volunteer Firefighter magazines/forums. Keith’s transparency in his own life has led him to share his story through social media and many other platforms to reach the most people he can. He is known for saying that his life goal is to reduce suicide in the first responder community through education and support resources and to make it OK to not be OK. Keith is currently a life coach and was fundamental in the start-up of First Responder Coaching as the Director of Business Development and then Director of Promotions. He also created, hosted and produced the Resilient Responder Podcast. He resides in New Hampshire with his wife and is the proud father to three incredible children. Connect with the Host: Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and author of Burnt Around the Edges. www.beneaththehelmet.ca Support the Show: 🔥Want to show your appreciation for Beneath the Helmet Show? Buy us a coffee! Your support enables us to keep producing content that makes a difference in the lives of our firefighters. Subscribe to Beneath The Helmet Show: 🎧Apple Podcasts: 🎧Spotify Podcasts: 📺 Youtube: 🎧All other podcast platforms 🔥Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting - Burnout and Resilience Coaching for High Performers. Visit www.silverarrowco.com to learn more or to book a complimentary meet and greet. Don't just live life; thrive!
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Jul 20, 2023 • 36min

40 years of stories from Flames of the Fire With Brad Davidson -

Welcome to episode #11 with special guest Bradley Davidson Brad is a semi-retired firefighter/fire investigator and currently serves as an advisor for the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators. And also is a technical committee member for the NFPA and the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. Title: 40 years of stories from Flames of the Fire With Brad Davidson Episode Number: 11 Publish Date: July 19, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Bradley Davidson The speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity to connect and share stories and lessons learned, recommends checking out his book "Flames of the Fire," and emphasizes the importance of caring for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being for optimal performance as a firefighter. Brad Davidson's book can be purchased on various platforms such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Walmart. "Writing 'Flames of the Fire' allowed me to recognize the positive impact I had as a firefighter, changing lives and saving them, even during the most challenging times." - Brad Davidson Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout, Arjuna George 📖 Flames of the Fire, Brad Davidson Connect with Bradley Bradleyrdavidson.com IG @brdCfII bradley_r_davidson @bradffsafety Connect with the Host Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author. www.silverarrowco.com www.burntaroundtheedges.com www.beneaththehelmet.ca Support the Show: 🔥Want to show your appreciation for Beneath the Helmet Show? Buy us a coffee! Your support enables us to keep producing content that makes a difference in the lives of our firefighters. ➡️ Support Subscribe to Beneath The Helmet Show: 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 📺 Youtube 🎧All Platform 🔥Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting - Burnout and Resilience Coaching for High Performers. Visit www.silverarrowco.com to learn more or to book a complimentary meet and greet. Don't just live life; thrive!
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Jul 5, 2023 • 46min

Guest Mike Cameron shares his knowledge on resilience and how to tap into your inner emotions

Episode 10 🔥Mike Cameron is a 2x Tedx Speaker, author and executive coach specializing in men's health and emotional fitness for men. In 2015 Mike's wife was murdered, and since then, Mike has been on a path of inner peace, resilience building and sharing his wisdom with the world. As a sales and leadership authority, Mike has studied the impact that emotion has on human behaviour for over 2 decades. After tragedy struck in 2015, Mike sold his award-winning, multi-million dollar business and turned his expertise to teach men to be better leaders with self and others.He is an ultramarathoner who loves nothing more than running hundred-mile races for 30+ hours through the mountains. Key Nuggets • 🔥We do not need to struggle alone • 🔥Use S.O.A.R • 🔥The power of the PAUSE Episode Number: 10 Publish Date: July 4 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Mike Cameron Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 🔗Mike Cameron 🔗Becoming a Better Man - Mike Cameron 🔗This is Day One - Drew Dudley 🔗How Emotions are Made - Lisa Feldman Barrett Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout, Arjuna George Connect with Mike - www.mikecameron.ca Instagram LinkedIn Connect with the Host: Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) @ arjuna@silverarrowco.com Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author. Linkedin Instagram Coaching and Consulting Buy the Book - Burnt Around the Edges Podcast HQ Support the Show: 🔥Want to show your appreciation for Beneath the Helmet Show? Buy us a coffee! Your support enables us to keep producing content that makes a difference in the lives of our firefighters. ➡️ Support Here Subscribe to Beneath The Helmet Show: 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 📺 Youtube 🎧All other platforms 🔥Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting - Burnout and Resilience Coaching for High Performers. Visit Silver Arrow to learn more or to book a complimentary meet and greet. Don't just live life; thrive!
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Jun 20, 2023 • 53min

🔥Captain Steve Farina an Ambassador for Mental Health shares his view on Metal health education for the fire service and shares a ton of amazing resources!

Episode Number: 009 Publish Date: June 20, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Captain Steve Farina Brief Description: 🔥In this episode, Captain Farina shares his views on the state of mental health for first responders, sleep, fatigue, and stoicism in the fire service.  He shares many amazing resources, including the new BC Firefighter Resiliency Program and the CSA Standard for First Responder Fatigue Risk Management System.  Steve is known across North America as a Mental health leader and an ambassador to the well-being of firefighters.  Key Nuggets 🔥Steve shares the power of connection – With self, with others and within the fire service 🔥Steve shares his views on how the Fire Service should approach the issue of sleep and fatigue. 🔥Steve shares several amazing resources and his involvement in the BC Fire Fighter Resiliency Program, and the new First Responder Health program. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 🔗BC Fire Fighter Resiliency Program.  https://sites.google.com/view/bcfrrp/home 🔗BC Fire Fighter Occupational Awareness Training https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/bcffoat 🔗BC First Responders Healthcare Provider Directory https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/first-responders 🔗BC First Responders’ Mental Health Education https://bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/looking-to-help/as-leaders/ 🔗CSA Z1615:22, First Responder Fatigue Risk Management System https://www.csagroup.org/news/csa-group-publishes-national-standard-providing-guidance-and-support-for-first-responders-to-mitigate-risks-related-to-fatigue/ 🔗First Responder Health Sleep Management Series https://education.firstresponderhealth.org/courses/sleep-management 🔗Behind the Shield Podcast https://www.jamesgeering.com/podcast Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout, Arjuna George Connect with Captain Steve Farina http://linkedin.com/in/steve-farina-9459a518Connect with the Host: Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and author of Burnt Around the Edges. 🔗www.silverarrowco.com 🔗www.burntaroundtheedges.com 🔗www.beneaththehelmet.ca Support the Show: 🔥Want to show your appreciation for Beneath the Helmet Show? Buy us a coffee! Your support enables us to keep producing content that makes a difference in the lives of our firefighters. ➡️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajgeorge Subscribe to Beneath The Helmet Show: •   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beneath-the-helmet/id1676314109?i=1000617780719 •  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AqtoEnaMca7XlXwPUlS2s?si=kji7AXqsRy2rZ7LYFDSJpA •  YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/QAxkfOIpebs https://linktr.ee/beneaththehelmet ⭐Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting - Burnout and Resilience Coaching for High Performers.  Visit www.silverarrowco.com to learn more or to book a complimentary meet and greet.  Don't just live life; thrive!
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Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 6min

🔥Fire Chief (ret) Tom DeSorcy shares his life and long fire service career as his hometown's first Fire Chief and his transition into his retirement phase of life.

🔥 Fire Chief (ret) Tom DeSorcy shares his life and long fire service career as his hometown's first Fire Chief and his transition into his retirement phase of life. Episode Number: 008 Publish Date: June 06, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Tom DeSorcy Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout, Arjuna George 🎧Firefighting in Canada Podcast with host Tom DeSorcy https://www.firefightingincanada.com/category/podcasts/ 🎧 Episode with Host Tom DeSorcy and Arjuna George on Fire Department Succession Planning https://www.firefightingincanada.com/succession-planning-for-the-future-of-your-fire-department/ 📧 Connect with Fire Chief (ret) Tom DeSorcy https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-desorcy-ecfo-9288973b/ ➡️Connect with the Host: Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author. 📧 arjuna@silverarrowco.com 🌐www.silverarrowco.com 🌐www.burntaroundtheedges.com 🌐www.beneaththehelmet.ca Support the Show: 🔥Want to show your appreciation for Beneath the Helmet Show? Buy us a coffee! Your support enables us to keep producing content that makes a difference in the lives of our firefighters. ➡️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajgeorge 👆Subscribe to Beneath The Helmet Show: 🔗All Platforms https://linktr.ee/beneaththehelmet 🔗Link to Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beneath-the-helmet/id1676314109?i=1000615875209 🔗Link to Spotify - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4zsW8DKXpAb 🔗Link to YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/Co-TgcXrbMI ⭐Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting - Burnout and Resilience Coaching for High Performers. Visit www.silverarrowco.com to learn more or to book a complimentary meet and greet. Don't just live life; thrive!
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May 24, 2023 • 1h 2min

Breaking the Stigma: Talking About Trauma in Emergency Services with Ali Rothrock

🎙️Episode #007 with Ali Rothrock- author, TEDx Speaker, Firefighter and Mental Health Advocate. 🔥Ali is a firefighter from Pennsylvania who grew up in a safe and secure environment with her family. Growing up, She had many aspirations, ranging from being a figure skater to a marine biologist. However, everything changed when she stumbled upon firefighting during her junior year in high school. Ali felt an instant connection to the firefighting profession and became convinced that it was her calling in life. Since then, she has dedicated her time and energy to saving lives and serving her community as a firefighter. 🔑 Key Highlights: - The importance of leadership in creating a safe space for first responders to talk about their mental health - Stigmatized language and education about stress and trauma - The creation of the "Had a Bad Call" course for validation and guidance - Freeing ourselves from shame and guilt is crucial for trauma recovery and emotional availability - Importance of mental health and self-care - The impact of trauma in the emergency services industry and the personal experiences of the speaker - Difference between post-traumatic stress symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder - Resources and ways to cope after a traumatic event - The importance of creating a space to express the emotions and reactions of first responders - The speaker's development of a course on mental health awareness for first responders and founding a company called on the Job and off - Her journey and experiences of becoming a first responder and her challenges along the way. 📧 Email ali@onthejobandoff.com 🔗aliwrothrock.com 📚aliwrothrock.com/writing 📺 TEDx Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/ali_rothrock_resilience_is_an_act_of_rebellion ➡️Support the Show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajgeorge ➡️SUBSCRIBE⬅️ 🔥Link Tree ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/beneaththehelmet⁠⁠ 🔥Spotify ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/... 🔥Apple Podcast ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ⭐Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting⭐ Burnout Prevention and Resilience Training for High Performers. Visit us at www.silverarrowco.com 🔗www.beneaththehelmet.ca 🔗www.silverarrowco.com 🔗www.burntaroundtheedges.com 🔗www.trefire.com Listen on Spotify at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
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May 9, 2023 • 1h 11min

Fire Chief Les Karpluk shares his personal story of 🔥Burnout and some great leadership nuggets for Firefighters to Fire Chief's.

🎙️Episode #6 with Fire Chief Les Karpluk - author, consultant, and leadership Keynote speaker. 🔥 In This episode, Chief Karpluk shares some very challenging times in his life going through organizational burnout. He shares his story and what he did to recover from burnout. Chief is a leadership expert and shares some of his wisdom with us on the show, including his number 1 nugget for leaders to hear. Starting his career in the Prince Albert Fire Department in 1982 and retiring in 2014, Les held several positions within the fire department, Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief and Fire Chief for over 8 years. In 2009 Les was recognized by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs as the Fulltime Career Chief of the Year.From 2014 to present Les has spoken about leadership across Canada and in the United States over 60 times and has written over 100 articles about leadership for online magazines. He has presented coast to coast at fire conferences in Canada and more specifically in the U.S at Fire House Expo in Nashville, Fire House World in San Diego, and the Smoky Mountain Rescue weekend in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN.Les has been the Fire Chief of the Waskesiu Fire Department for Parks Canada from 2018 to present day. In 2007 He graduated with Distinction in the Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services, (Lakeland College), and currently possesses FO-IV (JIBC), Emergency Management Certificate (JIBC) and certificates in Fire Service Leadership and Fire Service Administration (Dalhousie University), NFPA 1035 and Level 2 instructor NFPA 1041 and numerous courses through Athabasca University and Western Oregon State College. He is also an adjunct instructor for Dalhousie University, Justice Institute of British Columbia and Lakeland College in their fire service and business programs.Les is president of his consulting company Genesis 20/20 Solutions Inc and works with fire departments to create strategic plans, master plans and emergency management plans. 🔗Linkedin @les-karpluk 🔗Books on Amazon: 📚Coffee Cup Leadership https://www.amazon.ca/Coffee-Cup-Leadership-Karpluk/dp/B0BMDJ49QN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D3J0CQWHDNGB&keywords=les+karpluk&qid=1683676538&sprefix=les+karpluk%2Caps%2C767&sr=8-1 📚Coffee Cup Leadership Rules https://www.amazon.ca/Coffee-Cup-Leadership-Rules-Growth/dp/B0BYRLLRNQ/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/139-2349187-7368228?pd_rd_w=jOWwB&content-id=amzn1.sym.93ae3f3f-3555-4971-a952-df8053b1d375&pf_rd_p=93ae3f3f-3555-4971-a952-df8053b1d375&pf_rd_r=7BNCH0KEC3GYHKBTJ56B&pd_rd_wg=qGKX4&pd_rd_r=ca3aa880-e58b-4b0a-8152-3c0f63791760&pd_rd_i=B0BYRLLRNQ&psc=1 📚Purpose Filled Leadership https://www.amazon.ca/Purpose-Filled-Leadership-Difference-Department/dp/0992076013/ref=sr_1_2?crid=D3J0CQWHDNGB&keywords=les+karpluk&qid=1683676596&sprefix=les+karpluk%2Caps%2C767&sr=8-2 ➡️SUBSCRIBE⬅️ 🔥Link Tree ⁠https://linktr.ee/beneaththehelmet⁠ 🔥Spotify ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/... 🔥Apple Podcast ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ⭐Show Sponsored by Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting⭐ Burnout Prevention and Resilience Training for High Performers. Visit us at www.silverarrowco.com 🔗www.beneaththehelmet.ca 🔗www.silverarrowco.com 🔗www.burntaroundtheedges.com 🔗www.trefire.com Listen on Spotify at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

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