Episode Number: 33
Publish Date: December 31st 2023
Host: Arjuna George
Guest: Steve Greene
Brief Description:
📚 Beneath the Helmet: Navigating Retirement, Disability, and Wellness in the Fire Service with Steve Greene. In this series of Beneath the Helmet, host Arjuna George converses with guest Steve Greene, a retired firefighter and founder of Five Alarm Task Force Corp, to delve into the realities of the fire service. Greene shares his experiences about being medically retired and the plights firefighters face in dealing with retirement and disability. They further discuss the significance of mental health, behavioural health, functioning under stress, and how to prosper amidst challenges. Highlighting an upcoming webinar for fundraising aimed at supporting firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice, Greene underscores the need for acceptance, reaching out for help when dealing with mental health issues, and identifying joy outside one's professional domain. He encourages retired firefighters to stay connected with their former departments and make meaningful contributions.
0:00 Steve Greene Podast
00:06 Introduction and Welcome
00:38 Reflecting on the Year and Introducing the Guest
00:59 Steve Greene's Journey in the Fire Service
02:20 Upcoming Webinar Announcement
03:12 Interview with Steve Greene Begins
04:12 Steve's Early Years in the Fire Service
08:11 Steve's Transition to Fire Inspector
12:23 Steve's Injury and Forced Retirement
26:59 Steve's Post-Retirement Life and Advice
39:07 Transitioning from Firefighting to New Beginnings
39:41 Reconnecting with the Fire Service Community
40:15 Venturing into Podcasting
42:17 The Role of a Podcast Host
44:00 The Impact of Disability on Mental Health
45:05 The Importance of Self-Care in the Fire Service
46:05 Addressing Mental Health in the Fire Service
46:58 The Toll of Firefighting on Mental Health
53:54 The Importance of Emotional Support in the Fire Service
54:49 The Behavioral Health Initiative
01:02:12 The Impact of Traumatic Experiences
01:13:18 Promoting the Behavioral Health Webinar
01:19:35 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:
🔗 Thrive on Duty - Optimize Your Sleep & Stress Webinar (Jan 23, 2024) Register here at bit.ly/ThriveOnDuty
Recommendations:
📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout - Arjuna George (Available on Amazon, Apple and Google Books)
🎙️ 5 - Alarm Task Force the PODCAST. https://www.5-alarmtaskforcecorp.org/podcast.html
Steve's Bio
Steve was a volunteer firefighter/EMT for eight years (1977-1985) when an injury forced him out of active service. Though working almost 80 hours/week, he loved the fire service and helping others.
He has always kept the fire service close to his heart. He has carried a full complement of BLS and rescue gear in every vehicle since 1985.
In 2016, after meeting numerous firefighters on social media, he was persuaded to start a podcast (even though he didn't know what a "podcast" was.) Today, Steve is in his eighth season of "5-Alarm Task Force," in 2020, he launched the nonprofit 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. to provide immediate funds to our Brothers/Sisters and/or their families when in dire need.
Connect with Steve Green
🔗 Steve's Website https://www.5-alarmtaskforcecorp.org/
🔗 Social @5AlarmTaskForce
📧 Dalmatprod@Outlook.com
Connect with the Host:
🎙️Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret)
Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author.
🌐 www.silverarrowco.com
🌐 www.burntaroundtheedges.com
🌐 www.beneaththehelmet.ca
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