A Duty To Act
de Jennifer Darling, Josh Darling
Empowering Women in Fire: Rachael Staebell
Despre acest podcast
EMS, Fire, and Police are necessary for the health and safety of our communities. Join Jennifer Russell, active duty paramedic/firefighter, department administrator, and instructor, as she interviews other active duty public service members and officials. The mission is to understand better the medical, fire, and police services, the challenges they are tackling, and what can be done to ensure our departments and teams are healthy and strong into the future.
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- Empowering Women in Fire: Rachael Staebell · 48 min · Episodul 47In this conversation, Rachael discusses her journey as a retired lieutenant paramedic and her role as the incoming president of Women in Fire. She shares insights into the…
- Love in the Line of Duty: Bill and Rebecca Dane · 1 h 4 min · Episodul 45In this episode, Jennifer Darling interviews Bill and Rebecca Dane, a married couple who are both first responders. They share their journey of meeting in the fire service…
- Shining a Light on First Responder Wellness | Conrad Weaver · 1 h 1 min · Episodul 44summary In this conversation, filmmaker Conrad Weaver discusses his journey into creating the documentary PTSD 911, which focuses on the mental health struggles of first…
- The Power of Shift Meals in First Responder Teams · 1 h 0 min · Episodul 43In this episode, Jennifer Darling and Josh Darling discuss the concept of 'shift meal' and its significance in fostering camaraderie and teamwork among first responders. They…
- Michael Carunchio | The World's Okayest Medic · 1 h 8 min · Episodul 42In this engaging conversation, Jennifer and Mike Carunchio delve into the world of podcasting, particularly within the EMS community. Mike shares his journey from being a…
- Warren Olsen: A Legacy in Fire Safety · 53 min · Episodul 41In this conversation, Jennifer Darling and Warren Olson discuss the evolution of fire protection, the importance of continuing education, and the role of mentorship in the fire…
- Enhancing Emergency Care with Self-Check Techniques | Dr Ryan Keay · 1 h 7 min · Episodul 40In this conversation, Dr. Ryan Keay discusses the Zero Point Survey, a framework for improving pre-hospital care by emphasizing self-check, team dynamics, and environmental…
- Two Nerds talk Fire and EMS Data | Leonard Chan · 60 min · Episodul 39
- Navigating Generational Challenges in Fire Service | Dave Pethick · 60 min · Episodul 38summary In this conversation, Jennifer Darling and Dave Pethick discuss the generational challenges faced in the fire service, focusing on the dynamics between different age…
- Leadership in EMS: A Journey of Service | Mike Hilley · 1 h 0 min · Episodul 37summary In this episode of A Duty to Act, host Jennifer Darling speaks with Mike Hilley, a retiring administrator and paramedic with over 30 years of experience in emergency…
- Hooves and Heroes | Connecting Veterans with Nature and Horses · 58 min · Episodul 36Summary In this conversation, Jennifer interviews Sonia Jorgensen, a US Navy veteran and founder of Hooves and Heroes, a nonprofit organization that connects veterans and first…
- Coroners, the last first responders: Rep. Peter Abbarno · 39 min · Episodul 35summary In this conversation, state representative Peter Abbarno discusses House Bill 1002, which aims to provide PTSD coverage for medical examiners and coroners in Washington…
- Building Support Systems for First Responders | Brooke Lundquist · 51 min · Episodul 34summary In this conversation, Jennifer and Brooke Lundquist discuss the importance of mental health and wellness for first responders. They explore the challenges faced by first…
- The First First Responders: Island Comms 911 Dispatch | Sofia Kohfield · 39 min · Episodul 33In this episode, Jennifer interviews Sofia Kohfield, the executive director of ICOM 911, discussing the intricacies of dispatching, the challenges faced by dispatchers, and the…
- Winning Social Media for First Responder Agencies| Joshua Darling · 1 h 1 min · Episodul 32In this episode of 'A Duty to Act', Jennifer Darling and her husband Josh discuss the importance of activating communities through social media for public service agencies. They…
- From EMS to Physician | Jeffery Davis · 1 h 18 min · Episodul 31In this conversation, Jennifer and Dr. Jeffrey Davis discuss his journey from EMS to becoming a board-certified internist. They explore the challenges faced by EMS professionals…
- The Art of Ultra-realistic Trauma Simulations | Bobbie Merica · 24 min · Episodul 30takeaways Moulage Concepts creates realistic training scenarios for first responders. Personal trauma can lead to innovative solutions in training. Resilience is a key component…
- Dr. Joshua Corsa | Part 2 · 47 min · Episodul 29Dr. Joshua Corsa, a trauma surgeon and medical director, discusses his background in public service and EMS. He shares his experience working in various capacities in different…
- Dr. Joshua Corsa | Pre-Hospital Innovations, Rural EMS response, and special forces trauma care · 47 min · Episodul 29Dr. Joshua Corsa, a trauma surgeon and medical director, discusses his background in public service and EMS. He shares his experience working in various capacities in different…
- Stabbed on the Job & EMS Mental Health | Benjamin Vernon · 57 min · Episodul 28In this conversation, Jennifer interviews Benjamin Vernon, a captain with the San Diego Fire Department, about his experience with administrative betrayal. Benjamin shares the…







