First Due: Rooted in Resilience

Send us a text A Tribute to Chief Alan Babe This episode is dedicated to a true leader. A mentor and a pillar in the the Fire and EMS community whose legacy continues to shape all of us who had the privilege to serve beside him. Chief Babe led with integrity, compassion and quiet strength. He brought out the best in people, believed in their potential, and built a culture grounded in service and respect. It a a tribute to the kind of leader who reminds us why we answer the call, w...

In this episode, we explore the hidden weight first responders often carry- the kind that does not show on call sheets or after-action reports. Through personal stories from early in the field, we reflect on what it means to hold it together, to show up, and to bear witness to pain- even when there's no medication interventions to fix. We talk about naming emotions to tame them, catching yourself catching yourself, and honoring both your armor and your humanity. This include...

Int his episode, I'm sharing something personal: the moment I realized I wasn't waiting on a miracle, a title, or someone to rescue me. I was waiting on me. This is a story about climbing out of darkness- not in one big leap, but one breath at a time. Its about grief, trauma, resilience, and the slow, sacred process of reclaiming your power. The episode touches on: facing your bullshitquiet strength of daily choicesSave a Warrior Why you are both the Lock and the Key&n...

What happens after? After the fire. After the trauma, after the heartbreak, the burnout, the silence? In this first episode of First Due, host Amanda- former paramedic, firefighter, EMS leader and survivor- introduces the heart behind the podcast; a space to explore post-traumatic growth, identity, nervous system heling, breathwork, resilience, and remembering who we are beneath the armor. With grit, vulnerability and a deep desire to serve, Amanda shares a glimpse into her own jo...