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The Firehouse Podcast

Podcast door Endeavor Business Media

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Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews talks with Firehouse authors and speakers and members of the fire service about firefighter training and tactics, leadership, trends and traditions.

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How the Fire Service Psychology Association is Leading Efforts in Firehouses

Retired chief Robert Avsec and Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski, who work with the Fire Service Psychology Association (FSPA), dive into the topics of firefighter mental health and psychology as part of the annual Mental Health Awareness Month. Avsec relates firefighter mental health support for firefighters like hazmat responses, with four levels of resources, which was the basis of a report he wrote and helped guide the organization of the FSPA.  From the awareness level, where the topic of mental health is no longer taboo in most firehouses, to offering peer support, up to have properly trained clinicians who can assist firefighters in a variety scenarios, from responses during their careers to family/home life or other factors that can stack up.   Dr. Hejmanowski, an experienced clinician for military and public safety responders, looks at the various resources available to firefighters and what they need to know as they navigate the process as a helper who is seeking guidance themselves. The two explain the ongoing outreach by FSPA as they work toward a goal of supporting departments across the country.   Related links:  * Robert Avsec’s full bio [https://www.firehouse.com/home/contact/55371786/robert-avsec] * Dr. Tracy S. Hejmanowski [https://www.firehouse.com/home/contact/55371785/dr-tracy-s-hejmanowski] * Fire Service Psychology Association [https://firepsychology.org/] * A Comparison Between HazMat Response Levels for Firefighters and Mental Health Clinician Scopes of Practice [https://firepsychology.org/comparison-hazmat-response-levels-for-ff-mental-health-clinician-scopes-practice/] * 9th Annual Fire Service Psychology Conference [https://firepsychology.org/2026-fire-psychology-conference/] * First Responder Project [https://firstresponderproject.org/] * Halfway There: A Generational Shift in Firefighter Mental Health [https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/blog/55372250/halfway-there-a-generational-shift-in-firefighter-mental-health] * The Firehouse Yak: David Griffin – Retirement and Lessons from the Hardest Days [https://www.firehouse.com/leadership/podcast/55371287/the-firehouse-yak-david-griffin-retirement-and-lessons-from-the-hardest-days] * The Favor Strategy: Reframing How to Help Firefighters in Emotional or Mental Distress [https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/health-fitness/article/55372718/the-favor-strategy-reframing-how-to-help-firefighters-in-emotional-or-mental-distress] * The Brotherhood Barrier: How Group Bonding Shapes First Responder Attitudes Toward Treating Mental Health [https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/health-fitness/article/55372744/the-brotherhood-barrier-how-group-bonding-shapes-first-responder-attitudes-toward-treating-mental-health] * Firefighters' Mental Health Is Aided When Departments Plan for Major Incidents [https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/55300444/firefighters-mental-health-is-aided-when-departments-plan-for-major-incidents]

11 mei 2026 - 1 h 12 min
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Retirement and Lessons from the Hardest Days – David Griffin

Dr. David Griffin reflects on his 21-year career with the Charleston, SC, Fire Department before as he entered retirement. Griffin talks about the profound impact on his career when he lost nine colleagues at the Sofa Super Store Fire and endured the loss of firefighters from suicide and health-related issues, with a look at leadership and fire service culture. Griffin shares the short- and long-term impacts from his response as the first-due engine driver to the Sofa Super Store Fire and what has changed in Charleston Fire Department over the nearly two decades since the tragedy. During the latter half of his career, Griffin focused on mental health and resiliency at a time where the fire service is encountering turnover while supporting the needs of the members for the duration of their careers and afterwards. Griffin, who serves as Firehouse’s Leadership Lessons columnist, also talks about the need for strong leadership and how that makes a difference in the success of today’s fire departments. Related links: * Dr. David Griffin Website [https://www.drdavidgriffin.com/] * Dr. David Griffin’s Firehouse.com biography and content page [https://www.firehouse.com/home/contact/11447416/david-griffin]

27 apr 2026 - 1 h 13 min
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Finding Your Identity in the Firehouse – Tyler Whittredge

Peter Matthews is joined by Saratoga Springs, NY, firefighter Tyler Whittredge to talk about firefighters’ finding their identities in the station, accountability and what makes a good firefighter.  Whittredge explains what he’s observed when it comes to members find their personality in a job full of Type-A personalities and how members can build each other through their strengths. Part of the process, Whittredge says, is by crews holding each other accountable on and off the fireground.  Whittredge talks about his time as a bunk-in firefighters near Syracuse, NY, and what led him to write the article, “What Makes a Good Firefighter?” which was published on Firehouse.com earlier this month. Focusing on that article, Whittredge explains what the “it” is that makes a firefighter a solid member of the crew, plus a discussion on personality vs. mentality.  Related links:  * Tyler Whittredge Firehouse.com bio and contributor page [https://www.firehouse.com/home/contact/55353105/tyler-whittredge]  * What Makes a Good Firefighter? [https://www.firehouse.com/careers-education/blog/55360096/what-makes-a-good-firefighter]

30 mrt 2026 - 1 h 1 min
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