Rescue the Rescuer

Besides being an officer with one of the largest fire departments in the nation, he also has been a mental health advocate and counselor for 20 years. He is also the director of the Rosecrance Florian...

31 Aug 201748min

Leckey Harrison is a retired volunteer firefighter/EMT, former carpenter and manufacturing inventory and production manager. After his Perfect Storm call, he went on to co-manage the non-profit Whidbe...

30 Aug 201749min

Robert Avsec retired as a battalion chief after 26-years with the Chesterfield County (Va.) Fire and EMS Department. For the past 5 years, he’s worked as a freelance writer contributing to fire servic...

21 Aug 201747min

Andy Kaufmann is the co-founder and executive director of Check Point One. He is a registered yoga teacher and certified equine specialist. Prior, he worked for the Code of Support Foundation, General...

16 Aug 201746min

The Fire Asylum is a training crucible that burns heroes to ash and reshapes them into people for whom firefighting is not a job, but a calling.Marty Mayes shares his story of struggle and passion for...

9 Aug 20171h 2min

For firefighters and first responders, maintaining optimum mental wellness is a critical part of remaining active and effective on the job as well as at home.Constant exposure to trauma, life-threaten...

5 Aug 201750min

Stephen tells his story, from childhood trauma to how he became the rescuer who needed the rescue.His personal reflections about Ground Zero on 9/11 is impactful and powerful. He reveals how many Firs...

5 Aug 201740min

Stephen Kavalkovich introduces the show, Rescue the Rescuer.Fire fighters, police officers, military personnel, EMS providers, and all first responders are under immense pressure and stress, day in an...

1 Aug 201718min