Medically retired fire chief - since December 31, 2014. Suffered near-fatal, traumatic head injury on 07/02/2014. Left me with severe PTSD and two serious Traumatic Brain Injuries. In the nearly 10 years since this incident, I have greatly struggled with Suicidal Ideation, PTSD, self-loathing, etc. I need to share my journey of recovery and survival, as our brethren continue to kill themselves at levels that are beyond acceptable!
I had a 30 year FS career, 10 as Fire Chief, across two states, and three departments. AA, BS, MA, EFO, CFOD x 6, Ironman Triathlete & Certified Ironman Coach.
I Keynote or do 'station roundtables' regarding firefighter suicide prevention, and PTSD Mgt. - I do it for free.