Tag: Fireman

Robert Avsec retired as a battalion chief after 26-years with the Chesterfield County (Va.) Fire and EMS Department. For the past 5 years, he’s worked as a freelance writer contributing to fire service publications online. During his career, Robert served in many roles from Company Officer (first-line supervisor of a fire company), EMS Director, Manager of Emergency Communications Center (911), and Chief of Training and Safety Division. His background with post-traumatic stress and firefighters is primarily confined to having an acute awareness of the subject which has moved him to use his “voice” to promote, amplify, and communicate information, primarily through his blog, Talking “Shop” 4 Fire and EMS, and articles that he has published on FireRescue1.com. Recently, Robert was invited to become an inaugural member of the Honorary Board of Advisors for Warrior Heart, a residential treatment facility outside of San Antonio, TX that serves members of the military and public safety agencies (fire, police, and EMS) in helping them to overcome drug and alcohol addiction and manage post-traumatic stress conditions.

More info: http://www.fireemsleaderpro.org/2017/04/02/addiction-treatment-firefighters-ems-personnel/

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Andy Kaufmann is the co-founder and executive director of Check Point One. He is a registered yoga teacher and certified equine specialist. Prior, he worked for the Code of Support Foundation, General Dynamics, and was retired after 20 years in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot. Kristen Fitzgerald is the co-founder and Equine Program Director of Check Point One. She has been riding and training horses for nearly all her life. She is currently double certified as an equine professional and specialist in Equine Assisted Learning Therapies and Learning models. It is an honor to have them on the show to share about how they are helping the military and first responders.

With a focus on PTS (Post Traumatic Stress) as well as ERES (Emergency Responder Exhaust Syndrome) we have developed a unique “out of the box” program that provides tools and methods to give to our clients which can help move past the trauma and turn it into growth.

Come visit them: https://www.checkpointone.org/

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Recovery Innovators – In today’s busy world it is more important than ever to establish yourself as an expert. Gain the instant trust of your prospects and clients as a respected Addictions Authority: http://recoveryinnovators.com

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The Fire Asylum is a training crucible that burns heroes to ash and reshapes them into people for whom firefighting is not a job, but a calling.

Marty Mayes shares his story of struggle and passion for the fire service.

Marty joined the fire service in 1987, as a volunteer. In 1990 Marty became a full-time police officer with the same city and served as both a volunteer fire fighter and F/T police officer for the next ten years.

Marty left police work in 2000 but continued to volunteer as a fire fighter. Marty worked in the field of high-end private security, until 2010 when he was diagnosed with cancer and placed into hospice.

After several surgeries and extended treatments, Marty beat cancer like a rented mule. Today Marty runs his training company called, The Fire Asylum.

We are honored to have him come on the show and share his experience with his own internal fire and how he overcame it. He now has turned his greatest liability into an asset to help the masses.

He sees a day when we operate at an elite level across the entire fire service, volunteer, and career alike. Mentally tough, physically ready, and spiritually resilient.

More info: http://www.fireasylum.com/

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Recovery Innovators – In today’s busy world it is more important than ever to establish yourself as an expert. Gain the instant trust of your prospects and clients as a respected Addictions Authority: http://recoveryinnovators.com

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For firefighters and first responders, maintaining optimum mental wellness is a critical part of remaining active and effective on the job as well as at home.

Constant exposure to trauma, life-threatening situations, and the physical strain of working long hours on little to no sleep can negatively impact overall mental health, increasing the vulnerability and risk of substance abuse and addiction among firefighters and first responders.

My guest for this session knows this risk all too well.

Don Prince served for sixteen years as a firefighter and officer for the Brookhaven fire department on eastern Long Island and progressed to the rank of Chief before moving to South Florida.

Don served for a short time at the World Trade center site in the aftermath of 9/11 and continues to assist other responders in getting the help they may need with addiction, PTSD and other job-related issues.

As a Certified Recovery Coach and Peer Support Specialist, Don has worked with and continues to work with such agencies as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, FDNY, NYPD and other public safety agencies both large and small.

Don is a consultant and Lecturer for the Sweeney Alliance, an organization that promotes education and awareness to first responders about grief and loss, addiction resources, and other job-related stress.

Don is also the co-founder of the The 11th Hour Trauma Retreat: http://11thhourretreat.org

You are not alone.

Don Prince, NCRC1, NCACIP
http://sobercoachdon.com
561-282-8685
don@sobercoachdon.com
Nationally Certified Recovery Coach and Interventionist, Peer Support Specialist, Patient Advocate

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The Addictions Academy – The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/

The 11th Hour Trauma Retreat: http://11thhourretreat.org

Station Pride, Keeping Pride and Tradition

Stephen tells his story, from childhood trauma to how he became the rescuer who needed the rescue.

His personal reflections about Ground Zero on 9/11 is impactful and powerful. He reveals how many First Responders coped that day…and how that experience seemed to spark his addiction, fueling his struggle and epic fall to his “bottom.”

As with most addicts, the tale is at times nearly unbelievable, until…the pain it takes to finally address the underlying causes and conditions. Which ultimately leads to healing.

Listen to this story of challenge, failure, hope, and inspiration.

Find out more at http://rescuetherescuer.com

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The Addictions Academy – The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/

The 11th Hour Trauma Retreat: http://11thhourretreat.org

Station Pride, Keeping Pride and Tradition Alive: http://station-pride.com

Rescue the Rescuer
https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/rescue-the-rescuer

Stephen Kavalkovich introduces the show, Rescue the Rescuer.

Fire fighters, police officers, military personnel, EMS providers, and all first responders are under immense pressure and stress, day in and day out. This can lead to incredible challenges both at work and at home.

Rescue the Rescuer puts a spotlight on these problems and help find solutions.

Interviews with survivors and experts who work with first responders along with personal reflections and insight help shred the shame and highlight strategies that work to alleviate and eliminate common stumbling blocks for First Responders like addiction, PTSD, relationship failure, and more.

Find out more at http://rescuetherescuer.com

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Show sponsors

The Addictions Academy – The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/

The 11th Hour Trauma Retreat: http://11thhourretreat.org

Station Pride, Keeping Pride and Tradition Alive: http://station-pride.com