Life On Duty Dobby and Oz

We have talked about them and even mocked them sometimes, but today is our first Salty Ol' Dawg affected by the job itself! "Claude" articulates the heartache that comes from the unknown and the uncontrollable emotional urges that make us wonder how broken we are. He explains the struggles he faced and how the present is changing making him optimistic for the future of mental health of all first responders. He had access to wisdom at the time that guided him in a direction for success. If you...

"Dixie" is A RN, who went from the ER to flying to scenes to try to save people's lives, who comes face to face with things she never fathoms before! She inspires us with her boldness of sharing and the transparency she demonstrates. She describes the fight she has to recover and the war that still wages on her mind. Her story is a story that anyone considering going into prehospital should listen to and take into consideration. "Dixie" thank you for sharing your story with us you are appreci...

Do you ever wonder what it is like for 1st responders to be on the other side of something tragic? "Beulah" is going to give us that insight into the pain she still suffers today. The ongoing struggle of a call that came in the night that will always be remembered and the memories that have taken residence in her mind from it. Realize the old-school medic culture she has come from, listen to her struggle to move forward, and how she is attempting to thrive every day celebrating what she can. ...

"Boo" arrives and shares the tragedy of her extreme pediatric cases. She will let you know how her mind wanders and what still haunts her in the silent times of her life. She will paint a picture of understanding and severity to the atrocities committed against these young children. What she does in the aftermath and how she finds the resolve to continue on in day-to-day ER life. See what emergency workers struggle with as parents and what they are constantly thinking. Support the ...

Have you ever been faced with a decision that could mean life or death? Amos, a tireless firefighter and Medic student, opens up about such moments in our latest episode. We're taken through a gut-wrenching fire rescue, where every second counts and the heat is not just from the flames, but also from the burden of command. Our guest shares the stark reality that heroes like him navigate, from the urgent scramble against a raging inferno to the heart-wrenching task of scene management amidst a...

Well, The "Fuzz" will give you many insights into the tragedies of being a new and and middle-ground officer! Be prepared, he came stacked with stories all changing who he was and what he did. Meet a young man who met the all-to-common reality of under training and expectations to just know what to do. The culture of "suck it up buttercup" and ridicule by fellow officers in the time of moral support being needed. He was let down by most around in ways they may never understand. He has powered...