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In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Ben Vernon, a U.S. Air Force veteran whose journey from military K9 handler to successful dog training entrepreneur is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and passion. Ben's story begins with zero prior experience with dogs before the Air Force assigned him to be a canine handler. Through his military training, he developed a deep understanding of K9 behavior, training techniques, and security operations. His skills led him to an elite Secret Service mission, providing security for President Trump in 2020. Inspired by conversations with Secret Service K9 handlers, Ben pursued an opportunity with them—only to have the door close at the last minute. Instead of letting that setback define him, Ben pivoted to dog training as a career, realizing it was both profitable and deeply fulfilling. Taking a leap of faith, he and his wife relocated to Tampa, Florida, ranked as one of the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S., to turn his passion into a full-time business.

Send us a textIn this week's episode, we are joined by Captian Ben Vernon of San Diego City Fire. During a routine medical call, Ben and one of his fellow firefighters found themselves fighting for their lives and wound up getting stabbed multiple times. Ben takes us through that harrowing experience and then details how it dramatically changed his life, almost ending it. This riveting episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and some profanity, so if you are sensitive to that type of content, listener discretion is advised. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsBen Vernon's Website.http://benvernon.com/Ben Vernon on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/benjaminvernonpublicspeaker/Ben's Imagination of what a psychiatrist would be like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpZ02A9aUVQ&t=31s&ab_channel=SaturdayNightLiveVideo breakdown by Ben.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvF1QO6PZJ8&ab_channel=RaisingDadsPodcastSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://www.fireupprogram.com/programsMyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!https://buy.myzone.org/?lang=enUS&voucher=CALIFUS001-60The Fire Up Progam video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgramThe Fire You Carry Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://www.fireupprogram.com/donateThe Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.

Welcome to a milestone episode, folks! This is Episode 100 of "The Things We All Carry." Today, we have an incredibly special guest with us, none other than Ben Vernon, a Fire Captain hailing from the heart of San Diego. Ben's journey is nothing short of remarkable; he's devoted nearly two decades to the fire service, experiencing both the world of career firefighting and volunteer work. In this gripping episode, Ben shares his story of transformation – from a young individual unsure of his path to a seasoned public speaker, renowned for an incident that occurred eight years ago. A routine medical call took a shocking turn when Ben found himself in an altercation with a bystander. In a matter of seconds, he and his crew faced a life-threatening attack, leaving Ben and a co-worker stabbed. The narrative unfolds as Ben walks us through the harrowing details of the incident, the aftermath, and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. From being a first responder to becoming a patient himself, Ben takes us on a journey through the physical and emotional recovery process, offering profound insights into resilience and the human spirit. This episode is not just another story; it's a testament to the strength of the human will. Ben's candid reflections on the mistakes made and the subsequent attempt on his life make for a truly fascinating and thought-provoking tale. Despite the challenges, Ben and his crew member survived, and today, he stands before us, a dedicated public speaker traveling the world, advocating for mental health and sharing his inspiring story. As we delve into this gripping narrative, we're reminded of the increasing instances of violence against first responders. Ben's experience serves as a powerful reminder to stay vigilant on every call, as you never know what challenges might arise. So, without further ado, let's dive into Episode 100 with Ben Vernon. Sit back, absorb the resilience, and share your thoughts. And as we close this chapter at 100, get ready for more incredible stories to come in Episode 101 next week. Enjoy the show!

Please note, this episode includes descriptions of violence that may be triggering for some, as well as explicit language. “To witness in real time an attempted murder is pretty intense,” says San Diego Fire-Rescue Captain Ben Vernon recalling the first time he saw slow-motion body camera footage of his own stabbing during a seemingly “routine” medical call. No one expected that a bystander would turn violent, leaving Vernon and his partner with serious injuries. Vernon offers a detailed play-by-play of the incident, from his initial complacency about the call through its quick escalation and ultimately to his emotional recollection of seeing his wounded partner and being rushed to a local hospital. Vernon also shares the moment during his recovery when he realized he was mentally not OK to return to work. In Part 2, Vernon shares the behavioral health challenges he experienced after the stabbing and how he was able to, over time, not only better manage his post-traumatic stress but also become a champion for first responder PTSD recognition and treatment. Email bettereveryshift@firerescue1.com to share your feedback!

Part 2 of our interview with Ben Vernon includes descriptions of violence and suicidal ideation that may be triggering for some, as well as explicit language. Please listen with caution. For months after being stabbed on the job – a “routine” medical call gone wrong – Ben Vernon was in a world of hurt, unable to sleep due to constant nightmares, barred from talking to his crew about the incident due to the impending criminal trial, and even experiencing suicidal ideation. Vernon shares the triggers that rocked him as well as the moment he knew he needed to seek help. He explains how he found a therapist who understood what he was going through and ultimately used eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to realign his logic and emotions. Today, Vernon feels “lighter, better” and travels the country speaking out his experience and advocating for mental health awareness, resources and treatment. (ICYMI, in Part 1, Vernon offers a detailed play by play of the incident, from his initial complacency and the rapid escalation of the call to his emotional recollection of seeing his wounded partner and being rushed to a local hospital.) Email bettereveryshift@firerescue1.com to share your feedback.

We are called to be a living sacrifice. Rev. Ben Vernon asks, are you all in?

Ben Vernon, a San Diego Firefighter-Paramedic responded to what he thought was a routine call for an intoxicated male on June 24, 2015. He thought it would be just another run of the mill duty day, until he figured out he was wrong.A nearby onlooker, unrelated to the intoxicated male, picked a fight, first with transit security officers, then with Ben and another paramedic from his crew.  The assailant produced a knife and Ben was stabbed multiple times and almost died.In this episode we speak with Ben about the incident and his resulting battle with PTSD. Find out how Ben overcame his PTSD, returned to work, and grew to be a stronger person than ever before.Ben Vernon has proudly served the citizens of San Diego as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Rescue Department for over a decade. He's a member of the Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Teams, the FEMA California Task Force Eight Urban Search and Rescue Team and holds five specialist positions. On June 24, 2015, Ben's life changed. While responding to a "routine medical assistance" call, he was stabbed multiple times by a bystander. The incident led Ben to become a champion for first responder PTSD recognition and treatment. He now travels the country to share his story to help others, while still continuing to serve his community from Station 14 in San Diego.Learn More:website: http://benvernon.com/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjaminvernonpublicspeaker/

On June 24, 2015, Ben Vernon's life changed. While responding to a “routine medical assistance” call, he was stabbed multiple times by a bystander. The incident and the ensuing ordeal left Ben with a changed perspective.Ben shares his story so that others, who may be going through a similar situation, can know that what they are experiencing is not their fault and that they are not alone. He wants others to know the impact this kind of event can have on a person, and how best to help someone who is going through crisis.

Welcome to episode 15. Today's episode is with Ben Vernon. Ben is a San Diego City Firefighter who was attacked while on a routine medical call in downtown San Diego and almost died as a result. Ben worked on one of the busiest fire engines in the nation and was typically running 25+ calls every 24hr shift. One day changed his life and, after recovering, he found his calling speaking to fellow first responders around the nation about his struggles with PTSD. If there's one thing that Ben wants, it's for anyone who is suffering from something similar to seek help. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to see and hear more of our friend Ben Vernon, please seek him out at Benvernon.com.

Ben er paramedic og brannmann i den sørligste byen i California, og har vært det i 14 år nå. For fem og et halvt år siden ble han knivstukket på et oppdrag. Han fikk PTSD som følge av hendelsen.   Hele Zoom intervjuet kan du se her : https://ambulanseforum.no/artikler/uventet-mareritt-om-a-fa-ptsd-etter-et-jobboppdrag

Ben er paramedic og brannmann i den sørligste byen i California, og har vært det i 14 år nå. For fem og et halvt år siden ble han knivstukket på et oppdrag. Han fikk PTSD som følge av hendelsen.   Hele Zoom intervjuet kan du se her : https://ambulanseforum.no/artikler/uventet-mareritt-om-a-fa-ptsd-etter-et-jobboppdrag

What's up everyone it's Captain Kyle Smith and this week I sat down for a Morning Meeting with SDFD Engineer Ben Vernon. Ben shares what it was like to be attacked and stabbed multiple times while on a call in our city. It shook him to the core but he's rebounded and is now back on track. So how does this relate to financial well-being? Well as Ben says, financial health is one of the four pillars of mental health, with the other 3 being life/job satisfaction, physical health and your support system.

Today on the show, I am joined by Dr. Mark Foreman. Dr. Foreman retired from a large city Police Department in 2007 as a lieutenant. After retiring, Mark set about fulfilling his life's dream of being a Doctor of Psychology. He graduated from Alliant International University with a Doctor of Psychology in clinical forensic psychology. For six years, he worked as a Psychological Assistant, providing mental health services to regional first responders: cops, firefighters, medics, and their families. Mark embodies a trauma-informed system of care in his treatment modalities.You've probably heard his name on this show before because he was the Dr. that helped Ben Vernon through his bout with severe PTSD after being stabbed on the job as a San Diego Firefighter. Dr. Foreman was a blast to talk to, and I took away a lot from this conversation. If you want to learn more about what Dr. Mark Foreman is up to, check out the Mindful Awareness in Public Safety Training Institute (aka MAPSti).Links:Pillar of 1st RespondersWhen The Body Says NoMan's Search for MeaningThe Monkey Business IllusionChange Blindness: The Door StudyJordan B. PetersonCarl Gustav Jung

Welcome to the show. I am excited for you to listen to this episode because I am talking to a man by the name of Ben Vernon. And if you don't know who he is, well you're about too. Ben is a San Diego Firefighter/Paramedic/Hazmat Tech/TRT Tech/ Swiftwater Tech and I think the list goes on. What I'm getting at is Ben is a driven guy. He busted his ass once he got into the fire service because, like many of us, he wanted to be the best he could be. And then the unthinkable happened. On a routine medical call, like the ones we all roll our eyes at when we read the dispatch info, Ben and his partner were stabbed multiple times by a bystander. Listening to him describe the awful event, the nightmares that ensued, and the unlikely treatment that helped him dig himself out of a deep dark hole was just unbelievable. The hair on my arms was standing up listening to it. So, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did and take something positive away from the conversation. Enjoy!Links:Ben VernonVideo of Ben's AttackWhat is EMDR?Focus Psychological Services

Ben Vernon was one of two firefighter/paramedics stabbed by a bystander on a call in 2015. Mark Foreman is a retired law enforcement officer turned psychologist. We discuss their early careers, the day of the attack, mental trauma, EMDR, post traumatic growth and much more.

After being assaulted on duty, San Diego Fire Rescue Engineer Ben Vernon has become a champion for mental health for First Responders. In the latest installment of the Stories From Expo series, our friends at EMS Garage talk to top speakers and thought leaders from the 2019 EMS World Expo in New Orleans. Follow EMS World on Twitter and Facebook, and Instagram.  EMS World Expo will be held Sept. 14-18, 2020 in Las Vegas!

On June 24th, 2015 firefighter / paramedic Ben Vernon was stabbed on duty by a random bystander. The entire attack took only a few seconds, but Ben came very close to being killed. With his lung punctured and ribs broken, Ben thought he just needed to physically heal and then he’d be back to who he was before. Unfortunately, the path forward wasn’t that easy. Ben tells us about his road to recovery including the challenges he faced in finding a clinician who was a good fit for him. He tells us the success he finally found with therapy and EMDR and what he wants first responders to know about speaking up and getting help. To hear more from Ben & Alex and watch the video of the incident click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4nBVt6ODB0&t=61s To learn more about our product sponsor and to use the 20% off promo code OVERACUP visit www.SaferStraps.com SaferStraps offer the industries' only fully waterproof, field cleanable and laser sealed radio strap and tactical belts on the market.

Ben Vernon has proudly served the citizens of San Diego, Ca as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Rescue Department for over a decade. He’s a member of the Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Teams, the FEMA California Task Force Eight Urban Search and Rescue Team and holds five specialist positions. On June 24, 2015, Ben’s life changed forever. While responding to a “routine” medical assistance call, he was stabbed multiple times by a bystander. The incident led Ben to become a champion for First Responder PTSD recognition and treatment. He now travels the country to share his story to help others, while continuing to serve his community from Station 14 in San Diego. https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-news-radio-networkwww.facebook.com/mentalhealthnewsradionetworkwww.mhnrnetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.com

Rescue the Rescuer host, Stephen Kavalkovich, introduced us to first responders Ben Vernon and Jared Cheselske. We sat down for a live interview to discuss their journey as fire fighters and first responders who are advocating for everyone in their field to take mental health seriously. On June 24, 2015, Ben Vernon's life changed. While responding to a “routine medical assistance” call, he was stabbed multiple times by a bystander. The incident and the ensuing ordeal left Ben with a changed perspective. Ben shares his story so that others, who may be going through a similar situation, can know that what they are experiencing is not their fault and that they are not alone. He wants others to know the impact this kind of event can have on a person, and how best to help someone who is going through crisis.Jared Cheselske sits down for the first interview he's done on radio to discuss the multiple trauma's he's endured in his career and how they eventually took their tole on his mental well being. His story is like many other first responders who don't have appropriate access to mental healthcare or understanding around how to effectively handle the stress of their work. Full article here. 

Ben Vernon was a seasoned San Diego firefighter who was on top of his profession when he encountered unexpected trouble on a run: He was stabbed, nearly fatally, by a one-time prison knife fighter. How he recovered and beat PTSD to get back to work, on this episode of Code 3. Support this podcast

On June 24, 2015, Ben’s life changed. While responding to a “routine medical assistance” call, he was stabbed multiple times by a bystander. The incident and the ensuing ordeal left Ben with a changed perspective.Ben shares his story so that others, who may be going through a similar situation, can know that what they are experiencing is not their fault and that they are not alone. He wants others to know the impact this kind of event can have on a person, and how best to help someone who is going through a crisis. Ben has served the citizens of San Diego as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Rescue Department for 10 years and is a member of the Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Teams.He is also on the FEMA California Task Force Eight Urban Search and Rescue Team (CA-TF8) and holds five specialist positions on the team: Rescue Specialist, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Technical Search Specialist, Communications Specialist, and Medical Specialist. Learn more about Ben here: http://benvernon.comEmail: ben@benvernon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.vernon.108--Find out more at http://rescuetherescuer.com--Show sponsors: The Addictions Academy - The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Hassle-Free Books - You have a message to share, it shouldn't be so difficult to get it out to the world. Become an author in a little as 45 days: http://hasslefreebooks.com

Through my journey of visiting and talking with some of my favorite breweries across the state of Arizona I have learned many things: I actually DO like sour beers I can drink about 12 tasters and 1 pint during a podcast interview I should NOT drink about 12 tasters and 1 pint during a podcast interview And finally, opening up a brewery is HARD WORK! If you are lucky enough to see them in action while you are visiting you can easily see that these guys and girls are busting their butts while at the same time sweating their butts off in their effort to make you the best damn beer you've ever tasted. But making beer is only a small portion of that. First you have to choose a name. Easy enough, right? Not so much. Just ask Steve McFate. Once you have a name then you have to either build or redesign your space to accommodate a commercial brewery. And many of these people are doing the work all themselves. So after working a normal shift at their regular job they are spending hours afterwards putting in the blood and sweat to literally build their dream (listen to the Crooked Tooth episode to hear Ben Vernon talk about this). The list goes on an on. And THEN you get to opening day which in actually when the REAL work begins: staying open and successful. Through this show is have developed the utmost respect for the dudes and dudettes who work so hard to play their part in what I consider one of the coolest sections of society: the craft beer world. With that said I developed this idea to interview someone through their path toward opening a brewery so that listeners can get an idea of how the whole process works and help this aspiring brewery owner gain a following so that anticipation build and opening day brings a lot of excitement.  Enter Justin Cross. The Man of Many Projects. Fitness Beast. Home Brew Wizard. I initially connected with Justin via his Instagram @the_alpha_ale. Justin allows his followers to see very step of his process and is great at explaining the whole process simply so that anyone can understand. and he makes amazing beer. After hanging out with Justin a few times in the real world I realized that this dude is determined and is working his butt off to make his dream happen. And he is doing it the right way: by being a good person and work to improve the lives of others. Through this miniseries we are going to follow Justin on his journey toward opening up his brewery. In Part 1 we are going to get a little back history with his experience in the brewing world as well as the "why" behind what he is doing. Grab your favorite local Arizona craft beer and enjoy the show! Instagram - @the_alpha_ale The Global Brew Coalition Facebook Page Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by a local Arizona band called Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback! 

Me: "I'll do #'s 1, 6, 7, 8, and......"   Dude at Crooked Tooth, without hesitation: "3!"   Me: "Huh?"   Dude at Crooked Tooth: "If you like those 4 you'll love #3"   Me: "Well alright, alright"   That was my first interaction with Ben Vernon from Crooked Tooth Brewing Company in Tucson. And you know? #3 was my favorite. I knew right then that Ben was a cool dude who truly cared and knew a lot about beer and how to make his guests feel welcome. In this episode I sit down with Ben and talk about the challenges/joys of transforming an old service shop into a fantastic brewery and whatnot.    A little while back I took a trip down to Tombstone to visit Matt Brown at Tombstone Brewing Company which was a great place making great beer. But I also had a secondary objective that day: get back to Tucson ASAP and grab chimichanga at the place that apparently invented it and just an awesome Mexican food joint in general. The story about the chimichanga is great. But they had me at “fried burrito”. I had even skipped 2nd breakfast to make room for this legendary treasure. So we made the trip back to Tucson and walked into El Charro at around 2:30. “The wait is about 45 minutes”. My heart sank which is probably preferable to what that chimichanga would have done to my heart had we possessed the patience to wait that long. But 45 minutes was much too long for me to wait in my fragile state so we decided to go with Plan B: take the 0.3 mile walk to Borderlands Brewing Company to come up with Plan B.   Borderlands Brewing Company was a really awesome place too. Located in an old brick warehouse right by the railroad tracks this place has character for days and some marvelous beers. The bartender was cool as hell and when we expressed a desire to check another brewery without hesitation she said "Crooked Tooth. You gotta check them out. Cool people making great beer". It was decided: Crooked Tooth would be the next stop. Another 0.3 mile walk (by the way, I was burning WAY more calories than was necessary at this point) and we were there. On the journey over we noticed hoards of people stumbling around the streets and realized we were right in the middle of a pub crawl. Lots of people wandering aimlessly trying to find the next place to find a great craft beer? I can relate to that.   We came around the corner and there is was: another great Tucson brewery in a brick building that looked like it had been there for a hundred years. As soon as we walked in I knew I was going to love this place. Right when you walk in there is an old payphone with vines on it sitting beside an old safe filled with board games. And the place was beautiful inside. Exposed brick everywhere and the huge wooden tables were heavy duty as could be. The place just had a cool vibe to it. And then I saw what they were serving flight tastings in: wooden skateboards with 5 holes in them to hold the tasting glasses. Heck yes! That when I first met Ben (see beginning of this article). I knew right then I had to cool this dude on the show. And he was totally down. Plus their beer is the real deal. Especially the It's Always Sunny in Amarillo (and such a great name).   A few weeks later I was back in Tucson with mics in hand to record this episode. It was on a Saturday before they opened for the day during a "Pints and Poses" thing they do where people come in for an hour of yoga and then have a pint, all for $5. Yoga is just one of the events they are known for. Don’t forget about speed dating, live music, stand up comedy, the list goes on. So in the background of the episode you'll hear the Zenful music of the yoga in the background as Ben tells me the story of Crooked Tooth Brewing Company thus creating "Ben The Beer Zen Master". Has a nice ring to it. Enjoy the show. And go have a beer there. Today.   Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by Arizona's own Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!