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Responder Resilience

Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT

Step into the world of real-life rescuers with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, police, 911 professionals and clinicians. Hear firsthand accounts from our community"s finest as they discuss critical issues on the job and share their experiences with hosts Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond. You’ll hear powerful discussions on leadership and wellness brought to life by top experts

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S2 E12 Responder Relationships: Challenges and Solutions

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2022/03/23

On this episode, we’ll be speaking about resilience for first responder relationships. Caryn Czarnecki has been married to a career firefighter for twenty years, and will share the many unique challenges that come with being a spouse of a first responder. We’ll review some of the real life issues faced by first responder spouses, along with some solutions. Linda Rost, LCSW also speaks about the challenges that come along with being a spouse to a first responder, and what you can do to maintai...

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S2 E11 COPLine: The 24/7 Helpline For Police And...

Responder Resilience ·

2022/03/16

Cops understand Cops. COPLine is a confidential, 24 hour, toll free helpline for law enforcement professionals and their families that is answered by retired police officers. For the past 20 years COPLine has served as a resource to help law enforcement cope with the stresses of the job. The organization's goal is to answer calls from law enforcement officers and their families who are facing a variety of issues, including stress, depression, marital problems, alcoholism and suicide. Stephani...

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S2 E10 K9 First Responders: Connecting In Crisis with...

Responder Resilience ·

2022/03/10

K9 First Responders: Connecting in Crisis In this episode, we speak with Bradford Cole, Executive Director of K9 First Responders about Connecting in Crisis: Lessons from the halls of Sandy Hook to the halls of Congress. This video aims to raise awareness of the incredible work performed by K9 First Responders. K9 First Responders provides K9 teams trained to assist victims of disaster, catastrophe, crisis or violence, and serve communities and individuals as well as Police, Fire, EMS and oth...

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54:34

S2 E9 Real Stories: Healing PTSD with EMDR

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2022/03/03

On this episode of Responder Resilience we hear from the rank and file, firefighters, paramedics, police officers and dispatch who have used EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to overcome traumatic stress. They received therapy and the support of a responder-savvy, compassionate counselor who provided them a safe space to process their emotions. This is an up close and personal look at EMDR and how it changed the lives of several responders- who courageously stepped up...

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S2 E8 Grace Under Fire - Spirituality In The Trenches...

Responder Resilience ·

2022/02/24

In this episode, David and Stacy speak with Matt Domyancic, The Tactical Chaplain, about how to enjoy a career that provides deeper meaning to your spiritual life. Matt will share some strategies for transitioning from a responder career while staying highly connected with the job and the mission. We’ll also learn what a Patrol Chaplain is. Matt is a medically retired police officer who volunteers as a chaplain and peer support for police agencies in Los Angeles. Matt believes all first...

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S2 E7 Family Matters: First Responding To Your...

Responder Resilience ·

2022/02/17

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with columnist/author Anne Gagliano and her husband, retired Seattle Fire Captain Mike Gagliano. They discuss how firefighters and their spouses can build and sustain a strong, intimate, and lasting marriage. The conversation explores the mission of the firefighter versus that of the spouse—“the hero behind the hero”—who helps their responder thrive on the job. Mike and Anne share how to keep your “first family” first and why the spouse is vital to the ...

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S2 E6 Finding The Right Therapist, When Your Comfort...

Responder Resilience ·

2022/02/10

Involved in fire and EMS for over 45 years, Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, whose comfort zone is chaos, has participated in over 400 critical incident debriefings. He was one of the paramedics responding to the Sandy Hook shooting. In an effort to cope with the effects of this tragic incident, Bernie was referred to some counselors who were not used to working with responders and not a good fit. After networking with other responders, he was able to find a responder-savvy trauma-informed t...

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S2 E5 About Animal Control Officers: Welcome To The...

Responder Resilience ·

2022/02/03

On this episode, Stacy and David speak with Ray Connors, Retired Chief, State of Connecticut Animal Control Unit about what Animal Control Officers actually do, how they are genuinely first responders, some looks behind the scenes at real cases of animal abuse, animal attacks, traumatic calls, and the incredible connection between animal abuse and serial killers. Ray explains how he got into this specialized profession, what his background was, and what got him interested in animal control. W...

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S2 E4 StandFast Alliance: Empowering Our First...

Responder Resilience ·

2022/01/27

On this episode, Dr. Stacy Raymond and David speak with Eve Bucca, Executive Director of Stand Fast Alliance about how they empower first responders, military and their families with the tools, training and resources they need to face the unique challenges of their service, with strength and resilience. Eve’s grandfather, father, and husband were all proud members of the FDNY, and military veterans. She holds the rank of Honorary Battalion Chief within the New York City Fire Department. Eve w...

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S2 E3 Dispatch: First On Scene, The Forgotten Responders

Responder Resilience ·

2022/01/20

⚑ On this episode, David speaks with 911 Emergency Dispatcher Craig Tinneny and 31 year veteran Senior Operator Catharine D'Vileskis about how dispatchers are often left out of conversations involving First Responders. We discuss: ➤ What are some of the sensory challenges of being a dispatcher? ➤ How do you remain calm when the caller is overwhelmed and can’t communicate clearly? ➤ After the call, what do you do to re-stabilize your own emotional equilibrium? ➤ What actions or practices...

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S2 E2 Support From Superiors - Do They Have Your Back?

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2022/01/13

In this episode, Dr. Stacy Raymond, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT and Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.) talk about Institutional Abandonment in emergency services: ➤ Why are so many responders feeling abandoned by their institutions and by their superiors? ➤ What are the benefits of after action reviews and proper mental health debriefings after difficult calls? ➤ What steps can command staff take to stay connected with their crews? ➤ How can we foster a department-wide team approach rather than “us vers...

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S2 E1 Story Of A Trauma Response Team with Guests...

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2022/01/06

In this episode, we’ll be speaking with Captain Jacques Roy, of the Stamford CT Fire Department, and Dawn Roy, LCSW about Trauma in the Fire Service, Peer Support, Mental Health, and the birth of the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team. In Stamford CT, on Christmas morning 2011, three young sisters and their two grandparents perished in a tragic structure fire. Captain Jacques Roy and 70 other Stamford firefighters fought the fire and retrieved the bodies of the victims, then st...

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