Firehouse Table Talks Jeremy Thoma
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A podcast for First Responders and Military Veterans by First Responders and Military Veterans. We will gather around the table to interview and share the stories of our nations front line workers and help shed light on the mental health problems that plague our professions.
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The First Responders' "First Responder", Retired Dispatcher Deborah Green!
Send us a Text Message.On today's episode, we talk with Deborah Green. Deborah retired after 30 years of dispatching for both the Sacramento Police Department and the El Dorado County Sheriffs Office. Deborah was on duty the night of October 23, 2019 when she dispatched a call that no dispatcher ever wants to experience. The reports of "Shots Fired" and "Officer Down". We talk about her career and how that one night changed everything. Did you know that 9-1-1 dispatchers are currently no...
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Working to "Break the Cycle" and prevent childhood trauma.
Send us a Text Message.On this weeks episode, we have Andrea McKeever! Andrea is a former Law Enforcement Officer / Canine handler and now works for the Ohio Department of Health as a Parent Educator for Help Me Grow to provide assistance to families and children who may need assistance. She has her degree in psychology and works to help "Get Ahead" of the trauma and break the cycle of childhood neglect and abuse. We discuss the "ACES" quiz as well. What it consists of and what it can reveal!...
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You are NOT alone!!
Send us a Text Message.This was an unscheduled recording but I felt it was a necessary one. I start off with a short story called "The Soldier in the Hole". This story rings true to many of us who have found ourselves in those "Dark Holes". Sometimes it can feel like you're alone and all by yourself but I assure you that you are not alone. This week, I had a very good friend reach out to me and he was about to take his own life. He needed help and I wasn't sure what to do but ...
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Craig "Nolsy" Nolan and Nolan's Pour House Coffee Company
Send us a Text Message.Is there anything better than sitting around the Firehouse Table with a good cup of coffee? I don’t think so! On today’s episode, we with down with Craig “Nolsy” Nolan. Craig is a US Army Gulf War Veteran, a retired Police Officer and the Founder and Owner of Nolan’s Pour House Coffee Company outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We talk about military service, his career as a police officer, our love for dogs and, of course, the coffee! Help support th...
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Skittles and "The Table" short story.
Send us a Text Message.In the first "official" episode, we sit down in the basement at Columbus Fire Station 17 to talk with Brian Weiskittle (Skittles) on the origin of the Kitchen Table short story, his career as a Firefighter and Paramedic, and we talk a little about the struggles of mental health that First Responders face and how Brian deals with that through his love of music!I'm working on the sound issues, bare with me! It ain't perfect. Just like us!Enjoy!Support the Show.
Customer Reviews
Great job!
Being a healthcare worker, I know some of the stressors you have shared over the years. I’m happy you have started this podcast to share with others outside of first responders and healthcare workers. Thank you for all you guys do and, as always, much love and prayers for you guys.