Ignite Podcast - Ignite the Conversation

Avon Fire and Rescue Service
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Avon Fire & Rescue Service proudly serves the communities of Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Our podcast opens the doors to the people, experiences and expertise behind the uniform. Through powerful stories, honest conversations and behind-the-scenes insight, we explore what it takes to protect lives, property and the future of our communities. Join us as we share knowledge, celebrate teamwork and shine a light on service at its best. Episodes issued every 3 months. Remember, in an emergency, always call 999.

Episodes

  1. Ignite the Conversation: Louise’s story

    May 11

    Ignite the Conversation: Louise’s story

    Content notice: This episode includes discussion of stress, trauma, and emotional wellbeing. We are not mental health professionals. We share experiences and research to encourage open conversation. If you need support, please speak with a mental health professional or your GP.  Episode 2 of Ignite the Conversation brings our first guest to the mic; Louise a Crew Manager whose honesty, strength and vulnerability set the tone for the series. She talks with Lee and Warren candidly about the realities of being a woman in the fire service, her job, and the moments that pushed her to reflect on her own wellbeing.  This conversation shines a light on the power of sharing, the importance of checking in with ourselves, and the role of supportive teams in breaking down stigma around mental health.  New episodes released every three months.  We reference some research in this episode, read more below:   https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0161749  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317615  https://doi.org/10.3390/biology12020211  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s004210050065  https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2005.01624.x  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0062593  https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsv136  https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsaa042  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.795055/full?fbclid=IwY2xjawRpONJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB0M2RZd2prb1JrdEhvYkgwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhnklQdzm-qeq-h5Ldy7cQJ3RbVHbaf8uou20233OGQsJXta169hwZacOVJm_aem_LuyGWbRE_0RBFBBumvamGA  https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240084278

    48 min
  2. Opening up: Firefighters perspectives on mental health

    Jan 19

    Opening up: Firefighters perspectives on mental health

    Content notice: Discussion of mental health andemotional wellbeing.We are not mental health experts or professionals.We are sharing information and opening up the conversation based on our experience and research. If you need support, please reach out to a mental health professional or your GP. Ignite the Conversation is a podcast produced by Avon Fire & Rescue Service, hosted by firefighters Lee Ralph and Warren Shepherd. Although rooted in the fire service, it is for anyonewith an interest in emergency services.  This episode explores mental health and the impact the job can have on and off the fireground, aiming to encourage openness, reduce stigma and remind people of the importance of talking and supporting one another.  References: Fireand rescue incident statistics: England, year ending September 2023 - GOV.UK

    23 min
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Avon Fire & Rescue Service proudly serves the communities of Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Our podcast opens the doors to the people, experiences and expertise behind the uniform. Through powerful stories, honest conversations and behind-the-scenes insight, we explore what it takes to protect lives, property and the future of our communities. Join us as we share knowledge, celebrate teamwork and shine a light on service at its best. Episodes issued every 3 months. Remember, in an emergency, always call 999.

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