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Survey highlights mental health challenges Beacon firefighter David Brewer has performed CPR on five people he knew, including a friend who collapsed on Labor Day weekend in 2023 and died despite his efforts. Then there are the other stressors: being away from his family for 24-hour shifts, the rush of adrenaline when an alarm sounds and the anxious efforts to extinguish a fire. A panic attack hospitalized him on Christmas Eve a few years ago, said Brewer. "Your bucket just gets filled up and filled up and filled up until, eventually, it overflows," said Brewer. That is the situation for many first responders, according to an inaugural statewide survey of 6,000 emergency personnel, including 900 from the Mid-Hudson region, that asked about their mental health. Released on Feb. 5, the report is a collaboration between the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the Institute for Disaster Mental Health and the Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz. Of the police officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency dispatchers and emergency managers surveyed, 94 percent cited stress as a challenge and nine out of 10 mentioned burnout and anxiety. A majority also reported stress from traumatic events such as shootings and accidents (56 percent) and suffering symptoms of depression (53 percent). Another 40 percent experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and 16 percent thought of suicide. Being exposed to constant trauma "can destroy relationships, it can destroy families, it can destroy that person," said Aaron Leonard, a lieutenant with the Cold Spring Fire Co. and the newly appointed CEO of Guardian Revival, a Beacon organization that provides services for veterans and first responders, including peer counseling. "I have had my own experiences of sitting at my house having dinner, and then five minutes later, I'm doing CPR, the person passes away and you just go back home," he said. "Where do you unpack that experience?" The list of barriers that prevent first responders from getting help is long, with about 80 percent citing the stigmas surrounding mental health and concerns that colleagues will deem them unreliable. Others worried that seeking help would impact their career or cause supervisors to treat them differently (74 percent), or lead to losing their firearms license (68 percent). "It used to be, push that stuff down," said Brewer, whose 43-year firefighting career includes 25 years as a volunteer. "You were a lesser firefighter if you talked about that." Brewer was "circling the drain" before a 45-minute phone call with a peer counselor at Guardian Revival helped him understand that he did everything possible to save his friend. He has also attended a Guardian Revival workshop where veterans and first responders congregate around a campfire to talk about stressors. "Sometimes you go, 'Wow, I'm not alone,'" said Brewer. "Sometimes you go, 'I'm not that messed up.' " In addition to peer counseling, survey respondents expressed interest in training on topics such as managing stress and coping with anxiety or depression. Their wish list of solutions includes access to gym memberships or in-house equipment, like the weight room at Beacon's new firehouse, and paid time for mental health care. Guardian Revival has memorandums of understanding to assist 25 fire departments in Dutchess and Putnam counties with wellness programs, said Leonard. The Cold Spring Fire Co. launched its program on Monday (Feb. 10) with a yoga class for firefighters and their families. Shari Alexander, a Cold Spring firefighter, coordinates the program with Leonard's wife, Leslie, who teaches the yoga class. Alexander said two personal trainers have volunteered to lead strength training, she will lead a class on breathing techniques and there will be a pushup challenge and sessions on topics such as healthy eating. "Calls can be difficult and emotional and taxing," she said. "Part of it is preven...
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We open our mid-January Celtic Songlines with Danú, David Brewer, a live session from 1967 with Davy Graham, De Dannan, Molly's Revenge with Christa Burch, Niamh Parsons, Kieran Fahy, Clannad, Emily Smith, Kris Colt and the Battlefield Band with Alison Kinnard. Tune in on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at KDRT 95.7 FM, with replays Monday 8–9 p.m. and Saturday 6–7 p.m. Outside our broadcast area, you can stream at kdrt.org, or subscribe to the Celtic Songlines podcast on Apple podcasts.
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He spent many years on warships, earning the rank of Vice Admiral for the US Navy. At retirement, David Brewer became the Superintendent for the Los Angeles Public School System, then ultimately becoming a Trustee at Bethune-Cookman. As one would imagine, the Vice Admiral has many stories from his years aboard military vessels, but what he thinks to be the biggest threat to a naval ship just may surprise you. David Brewer lets us in on some of his experiences.
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Charli talks with David about the Inland Marine Expo that is taking place in Nashville, TN May 31-June 2nd. You can get more information here: https://inlandmarineexpo.com/David Brewer is regional manager, Atlantic Region, for SEPCO. Before this role, he served four years in the U.S. Navy and received three Letters of Commendation. He began his career in the fluid sealing industry with many manufacturers until he joined the SEPCO team. He has served many industries including pulp and paper, chemical processing, food and beverage, power generation, textile, and waste treatment. He graduated from Lees McRae College. David may be reached at davidb@sepco.com.Read up at EmpweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC in Atlanta this November!Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
This week, Charli had the pleasure of talking to David Brewer. David is the Atlantic Region Manager at SEPCO Sealing Equipment Products Co. Email: DavidB@sepco.com to get in contact with him!Read up at EmpweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC in Atlanta this November!Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com
David Brewer, Senior Asset Management Consultant, Advisory Services, Federal and Environmental Solutions, Jacobs Jim Dieter ALN CEO; Senior Expert AM Consultant, Jacobs; Chair, US/TAG to TC/251 Mike Bordenaro, ALN Executive Director Meighan Altwies, Serco, IT Solutions Consultant | PMP, CFM, CSM | Program Management | Facilities and Assets | Change Management Cecilia Mowatt, World Engagement Institute, EVP for Inclusive Development, Programing Director Latin America and Caribbean Region Nick Knoke, Director, Technology, ALN
December is the time of year when we all sit and reflect on our year. However, it is also a time to curate new goals, plans, and ideas. Join the Martin Insider and Dr. David Brewer as he explains how writing a business plan is important, helpful, and essential to future and current business owners.
December is the time of year when we all sit and reflect on our year. However, it is also a time to curate new goals, plans, and ideas. Join the Martin Insider and Dr. David Brewer as he explains how writing a business plan is important, helpful, and essential to future and current business owners.
What does it take to succeed in marriage and parenting? What does it take to keep your family on a developmental path of emotional and spiritual flourishing? Join us for this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates and special guest Rev. Dr. David Brewer, a retired Presbyterian pastor, and expert in raising and nurturing families. In this episode, we explore seven biblical principles of raising families by God's design. Join us and share David's story of his family's challenges and triumphs and how this led to discovering biblical growth principles that can be a blessing to any family.
We talk to Sylvia Zerbini, the producer and director of BreyerFest's Celebration of Horses show; POA judge and breeder David Brewer; and the Humane Society of North Texas about the adoptable horse of the month. Listen in!Horse Illustrated HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2962 – Show Notes and Links:Time Stamps:05:00 - Sylvia Zerbini24:30 - David Brewer40:50 - Adoptable Horse of the MonthLink to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereHosted by: Holly Caccamise, Editor in Chief at Horse Illustrated and Glenn the Geek, host of Horses in the Morning.Title Sponsor: Straight Arrow Family of ProductsPresenting Sponsor: Horse IllustratedPremier Sponsors: HandsOn GlovesSPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER FROM HORSE ILLUSTRATED: We have special rates posted on our website for a Horse Illustrated magazine subscription in any format—print, digital, or a combo subscription for both options. Plus, if you'd like to get our sister publication for a special kid in your life, we also offer special rates on Young Rider magazine, which is the horse magazine for tweens and teens ages 8 to 15. So check out our website at www.horseillustrated.com/hrn for special rates designed for our podcast listeners.Guest: Sylvia Zerbini (performance video) of Grande Liberté FarmLink: Breyerfest CELEBRATION OF HORSESGuest: David Brewer of Morning Star Farm in Moteagle, Tenn.Link: Horse Breed Specialization ArticleGuest: Heidi Garbe of the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) in Joshua, TX.ASPCA's Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Month: ClaraThere's an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport the show
We talk to Sylvia Zerbini, the producer and director of BreyerFest's Celebration of Horses show; POA judge and breeder David Brewer; and the Humane Society of North Texas about the adoptable horse of the month. Listen in!Horse Illustrated HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2962 – Show Notes and Links:Time Stamps:05:00 - Sylvia Zerbini24:30 - David Brewer40:50 - Adoptable Horse of the MonthLink to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereHosted by: Holly Caccamise, Editor in Chief at Horse Illustrated and Glenn the Geek, host of Horses in the Morning.Title Sponsor: Straight Arrow Family of ProductsPresenting Sponsor: Horse IllustratedPremier Sponsors: HandsOn GlovesSPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER FROM HORSE ILLUSTRATED: We have special rates posted on our website for a Horse Illustrated magazine subscription in any format—print, digital, or a combo subscription for both options. Plus, if you'd like to get our sister publication for a special kid in your life, we also offer special rates on Young Rider magazine, which is the horse magazine for tweens and teens ages 8 to 15. So check out our website at www.horseillustrated.com/hrn for special rates designed for our podcast listeners.Guest: Sylvia Zerbini (performance video) of Grande Liberté FarmLink: Breyerfest CELEBRATION OF HORSESGuest: David Brewer of Morning Star Farm in Moteagle, Tenn.Link: Horse Breed Specialization ArticleGuest: Heidi Garbe of the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) in Joshua, TX.ASPCA's Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Month: ClaraThere's an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport the show
On today's episode of Real Estate Interrupted, John is joined by long time friends and President + Vice President of Wilson Auctioneers, Joe Wilson and David Brewer. Along with being President and Principal Broker of Wilson Auctioneers, Joe was formerly the president of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA), NAA Hall of Fame recipient, and Arkansas Auctioneer Association Hall of Fame recipient. David, his son in law, has an engineering degree by formal education, and has been an integral part of taking the business to the next level by running the day to day operations along with being a licensed real estate broker, and an auctioneer himself. Tune in to learn: The mantra Joe's dad based the business on from day one back in 1961 What *really* makes lake real estate successful Why auctions are not a last resort, but a first option Joe's key ingredient to success over the years Detailed insight into what the two experts anticipate to experience over the next 18 months in real estate and marketing Want to learn more about Wilson Auctioneers? Check out: www.wilsonauctioneers.com For the simple and stress free way to buy and sell real estate visit: https://www.nichollsauction.com/