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Welcome to Life on Duty, where we explore the dark and challenging experiences faced by first responders and emergency room personnel. We’ll dive into how these events have impacted them and the coping strategies they've developed. We’ll also discuss ways in which management and facilities can prioritize the safety and well-being of their staff, while addressing important topics such as second victims, PTSD, and other mental health issues stemming from the job. Our goal is to raise awareness ...
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Season 1.5: Episode 3 - "Napoleon" and "Josh"
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Send us a text "Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Beth Salmo, the psychotherapist featured on this episode of Life On Duty, are her personal opinions and should not be interpreted as professional or medical advice. The conversations about the stories of previous guests are informal and intended for entertainment purposes only. Listene…
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Season 1.5: Episode 2 - "Beulah" and "Claude"
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Season 1.5: Episode 1 - "Rosa" and "Dixie"
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Send us a text The season finale has arrived! She is here to share her struggles, resolve, and sorrows. She is bold and has a great deal of courage in the face of fear. She has chosen to be a voice for those who do not speak or who feel as though they cannot. Come and listen to the impact full story that is "Gemma's". She may potentially change or …
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Send us a text In this poignant episode of Life On Duty, we dive into an extraordinary story of bravery and human connection. Join us as we hear from a mother who faced the unimaginable when her child went into sudden cardiac arrest. Her swift actions and courage are nothing short of heroic. We'll also speak with the paramedic who responded to the …
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Send us a text In this compelling episode of "Life On Duty," we sit down with a paramedic who opens up about the immense stress of the job and the toll it took on his mental health long before a fateful call in the ER. As first responders, we're trained to expect the unexpected, but nothing could prepare him for the emotional impact of fighting to …
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Send us a text 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 mak…
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Send us a text "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 s…
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Send us a text 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. Realiz…
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Send us a text "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 th…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 butt…
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Send us a text "Rosa" as a new EMT and mother learn a hard lesson. How it affected the relationships she had and the importance of feeling support from your spouse. Get a better grasp of hyoervigilance and 2nd Victims on this episode. Understand from her perspective how scenes evolve from a rookie to experienced EMT. Support the show Follow us on F…
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Send us a text "Josh" discovered early on in his career what happens when the tragedy hits close to home. He'll help you understand the time it takes to recover from events and what it means to work to change the culture around you! Come listen to a raw uncensored perspective of being a Firefighter this unfortunate day and what the aftermath looks …
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss with "Oz" what it means to be a new road EMT on a run-of-the-mill event, that escalated to become something altering for both himself and his professional outlook unexpectedly. A new EMT left to sort out the things he didn't expect and struggled to see his future on the job. If you have a story you would li…
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