Lion Legacy30 Des 2021

Dave Wurtzel, Founder and Executive Director - The First Twenty (#35)

1989 Penn State graduate, Dave Wurtzel, is a hero among heroes! Not only is he a firefighter, he also created The First Twenty, a non-profit committed to the health and wellness of first responders. Dave brings the energy and passion with a touch of comedy to the episode. A special thank you to Dave and all the first responders who continue to keep us and our communities safe.

Jump right into:

(6:30) - The idea of The First Twenty

(12:30) - Building the foundation

(19:01) - The meaning of spiritual resilience

(24:29) - Working with first responders

(26:30) - Student Question of the Episode powered by The Daily Collegian: The inspiration to become a firefighter

(30:02) - Battling a fire

(33:57) - Stories of impact

(36:51) - Advice to future first responders

(37:59) - Key takeaways

(40:39) - Lions Den presented by Lions-Pride.com: Penn State experience

This podcast was produced by Penn State student Julia McGinty, in partnership with Professor Katie O'Toole's Podcast class.

Learn more at TheFirstTwenty.org.

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