Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff dill

Retired fire captain and licensed counselor Jeff Dill has dedicated his life to ensuring that first responders and their families know that they are never alone.   Captain Dill is the co-founder of Firefighter Behavior Health Alliance, an organization that provides behavioral care to first responders who have PTSD with the goal of saving lives, as well as their families. Firefighter Behavior Health Alliance uplifts communities and families that have offered unconditional protection and sacrifice to those around them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a special edition of the First Responder Wellness Podcast. In this conversation, Jeff Dill, founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, discusses the alarming rise in firefighter suicides, sharing personal insights and data from his organization. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying causes, particularly the impact of relationships and moral injury. Jeff advocates for open conversations about mental health and encourages first responders to seek help, while also reflecting on his own coping mechanisms. The discussion highlights the need for resources and support systems for those in the first responder community. Visit https://www.ffbha.org +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.

Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance's mission is to provide behavioral health workshops to fire departments, EMS and Dispatch organizations across the globe, focusing on behavioral health awareness with a strong emphasis towards suicide prevention and promoting resources available to firefighters/EMS/Dispatch and their families. In this episode, I talked with Jeff to discuss the critical importance of suicide prevention and mental health for first responders. Jeff shares valuable insights on the profound impact of moral injury and highlights the essential role relationships play in our lives. guest: Jeff Dill, founder of Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance https://www.ffbha.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/normalizetheconversation/support

Jeff Dill was an active firefighter and officer with the Palatine Rural Fire Prevention District. But in 2010, he founded the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) which is an IRS-Certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit.Jeff travels the U.S. and Canada. Holding workshops to teach firefighters and EMS personnel about behavioral health awareness and suicide prevention. FBHA was the only known organization that collects and confirms data on firefighter and EMS suicides across the U.S. In addition, FBHA holds classes for counselors/Chaplains, family members and preparing for retirement.Jeff holds a Master's Degree in Counseling from Argosy University in Illinois and a Licensed Professional Counselor.FBHA also is the Behavioral Health Administrators for the Las Vegas Fire Dept.                                          ********************Please remember that we need your help to raise the funds we use to financially help a Brother/Sister and or their families, when they are in dire need. Since 2020, we have donated nearly $7,000.00 to our Brothers and Sisters. We can only do that with your help. Please visit our homepage at https://www.5-AlarmTaskForceCorp.org and scroll down to the photo of the E2QB siren. Select the photo and our donation page will appear. From $1.00 to whatever you can. And you can always reach us at Dalmatprod@Outlook.com

In most years, more firefighters die by suicide than from accidents or injuries that happen in the line of duty, according to the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. It's well understood that PTSD is a huge contributor to the problem, but recently a new concept called moral injury has also become recognized as a significant factor. Today on the podcast, we discuss moral injury and firefighter suicide with Jeff Dill, a licensed clinician and former battalion chief who is the founder the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (3:15). We also talk about the many factors—good and bad—that play a role in the overall mental health of today's first responders. Then, on a new Code Corner, Curt Floyd, the technical lead for responders at NFPA, discusses the new consolidated standard NFPA 1030 and the new guidance it gives on professional qualifications for first responder inspectors (36:00). LINKS: Read the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance's white paper on moral injury.

On this installment of Next Steps Forward, Dr. Elizabeth Anderson-Fletcher and Jeff Dill join program host Chris Meek. Dr. Elizabeth Anderson-Fletcher is Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Decision and Information Sciences in the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, with a joint faculty appointment in the Hobby School of Public Affairs. She is Faculty Director of Bauer Honors, Director of Accreditation in the Hobby School, and Associate Director of the UH First Responder Program in the Department of Psychology. She is also a volunteer firefighter with eleven years of service, recently promoted to captain. She was the project director for First Responder Mental Health and Wellness, a grant awarded to Cypress Creek Fire Department by the Office of the Governor, State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division. She was instrumental in building Cypress Creek's mental wellness program, which offers firefighters peer support, chaplaincy services, and/or licensed professional counseling through a partnership with a clinical practice. Jeff Dill is a retired Captain of the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, Illinois, who organized Counseling Services for Firefighters in 2009 and then founded the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. In July of 2021, Jeff accepted the position of Behavioral Health Administrator with Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. Elizabeth and Jeff will discuss some of the specific mental health challenges commonly faced by first responders, the current prevalence of moral injury and how it applies to firefighters, the meaning of “cultural brainwashing” when it comes to talking about first responder's mental health, as well as a plethora of other issues regarding firefighters and mental health.

On this installment of Next Steps Forward, Dr. Elizabeth Anderson-Fletcher and Jeff Dill join program host Chris Meek. Dr. Elizabeth Anderson-Fletcher is Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Decision and Information Sciences in the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, with a joint faculty appointment in the Hobby School of Public Affairs. She is Faculty Director of Bauer Honors, Director of Accreditation in the Hobby School, and Associate Director of the UH First Responder Program in the Department of Psychology. She is also a volunteer firefighter with eleven years of service, recently promoted to captain. She was the project director for First Responder Mental Health and Wellness, a grant awarded to Cypress Creek Fire Department by the Office of the Governor, State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division. She was instrumental in building Cypress Creek's mental wellness program, which offers firefighters peer support, chaplaincy services, and/or licensed professional counseling through a partnership with a clinical practice. Jeff Dill is a retired Captain of the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, Illinois, who organized Counseling Services for Firefighters in 2009 and then founded the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. In July of 2021, Jeff accepted the position of Behavioral Health Administrator with Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. Elizabeth and Jeff will discuss some of the specific mental health challenges commonly faced by first responders, the current prevalence of moral injury and how it applies to firefighters, the meaning of “cultural brainwashing” when it comes to talking about first responder's mental health, as well as a plethora of other issues regarding firefighters and mental health.

Voices of EMS #15 This is the final of the series before the Medic2Medic Podcast finale. The series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Jeff Dill and Jon McCarthy. The stories go from surreal to oddly unique. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story. Note: I want to thank all my guests who have made VOEMS possible. Steve

Mariel & Melissa's very Special Guest today is Spiritual Leader & Best Selling Author, Biet Simkin. She has been called the David Bowie of meditation. Russel Brand says: "Biet is a strong and enchanting teacher. The only other methods I know to attain the states she induces through her work are illegal. She is a wonder." Follow her on Instagram - @guidedbybiet Check out her website - www.Bietsimkin.com In the second half, Mariel & Melissa welcome Jeff Dill of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. Go to FFBHA.org for more information. Follow Mariel on Instagram @MarialHemingway Follow MHFoundation on Instagram @MarielHemingwayFoundation Go to www. MarielHemingwayFoundation.com to donate Hosts - Mariel Hemingway & Melissa Yamaguchi Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer - Richard Dugan Sound Engineer - Slater Smith Donate to the Mariel Hemingway Foundation here - www.marielhemingwayfoundation.org

Demers Ambulances is one of the largest, most trusted ambulance design and manufacturers in the world with a vision to build safe, reliable, and efficient emergency vehicles to assist paramedics in saving lives. Demers manufactures Type I, II and III emergency medical and fire ambulances that set the bar for quality, innovation, attention to detail, and rigorous testing. To find a Demers ambulance dealer in your region visit https://www.demers-ambulances.com/ Your partner on the road, every day, on every call. Eric Chase speaks with Jeff Dill of the Fire Fighter Behavioral Health Alliance about making the internal size-up and helping our brothers and sisters in need.

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Raman Sehgal for a special lookback episode on the topic of diversity in the life sciences space. This week's episode features excerpts from conversations with; Barbara Morgan (Lubrizol at time of recording), now Global Vice President, Pharma and Biotechnology at Kerry discussing; gender diversity and the network of women supporting each other in their roles. Tia Lyles-Williams, founder & CEO at LucasPye Bio discussing; the recent political climate and how that has affected steps forward in diversity and inclusion. Jeff Dill, CEO at Vynamic discussing; the importance of diversity at his organization, and what they have put in place to ensure EDI goals are being achieved. Andrew Moore, General Manager at Pfizer Center One discussing; his experience as a person of color in the sector, and how the conversation has changed in his time. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is sponsored and funded by ramarketing. An international content, design and digital agency that helps companies in life sciences, get noticed.

Jeff Dill, founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, sits down with host Tom Louis for a deep discussion about preventing suicides in the fire service.

In this special repurposed episode of Molecule to Market, we go back inside the global drug development space with previous guests Magnus Gustafsson, Board Member at Genovis, Jeff Dill, CEO at Vynamic. , and Peter Soelkner, Managing Director at Vetter to hear their thoughts on building a great organisational culture.  Your host, Raman Sehgal, revisits discussions from past episodes, with amazing global guests who share their insights about building culture to give our listeners loads of takeaway points, from episodes including: Finland's Viral Vector Manufacturer of Happinesses Hear from Magnus Gustafsson – who Raman describes as a delightful gentleman that remains passionate about his purpose. His curiosity has enabled him to take real pleasure from working across complex projects. Magnus cites investment into company culture as crucial to developing a great company and building a solid NPS score, commenting: ‘you need some of your own skin in the game'. Creating a healthy culture It's no secret Jeff Dill is a favourite guest of Raman's. During the pandemic they enjoyed a great conversation about culture and team work. Jeff firmly believes in prioritizing people and talks in detail about Vynamic's ‘vitals' – a document that incapsulates the company's purpose and a series of values. The vitals provide consistency and a foundation to scale and build. He talks about doubling down on what works well to enable people to bring their whole selves to work everyday. What a great approach! From Pharmacy to $1B family-owned CDMO Finally, we hear from Peter Soelkner who contributed to one of our most successful podcast shows. We listen back to hear about Vetter's phenomenal success in the US and Germany, and Peter's fascinating thoughts on culture. From Vetter's humble beginnings to earning a fantastic reputation in the space Peter talks candidly about the attributes and the people component that make the company so successful. Peter believes you should never look at how far you fell but instead at how high you will jump back up!  Raman enjoyed the original conversations and took pleasure in listening back to bring you this special culture themed episode. It's clear our guests all agree that culture is key to developing and scaling a great organization. We'd love to know what you thought of this special repurposed episode and if you'd like us to develop more of them? Please share your thoughts with us and of course subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is sponsored and funded by ramarketing. An international content, design and digital agency that helps companies in life sciences get noticed.

This week's guest is Jeff Dill. Founder of The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance . Visit ffbha.org for more information on his foundation's incredible mission. Click to Donate to the Mariel Hemingway Foundation Follow us on Instagram

Jeff Dill joins Host, Conrad Weaver to talk about firefighter wellness.   PLEASE SUPPORT THIS SHOW AND THE FILM:  https://bit.ly/3NjUSTC PTSD911 Podcast is for first responders and those who support first responders.  HOST: Conrad Weaver GUEST: Jeff Dill TODAY'S EPISODE: Wellness for firefighters ABOUT JEFF:  Jeff Dill founded Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) in 2011. He travels the United States and Canada holding workshops to teach firefighters about behavioral health awareness and suicide prevention. FBHA is the only known organization that collects and validates data on firefighter and EMT suicides across the United States. In addition, FBHA holds classes for counselors/chaplains, family members, and those preparing for retirement. Jeff holds a master's degree in counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a retired captain, and he's currently with the Las Vegas Fire Department in Las Vegas Nevada.  CONNECT WITH JEFF: https://www.ffbha.org   +++++ LEARN MORE ABOUT PTSD911 DOCUMENTARY: https://ptsd911movie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie https://twitter.com/ptsd911movie SUPPORT THE FILM, MAKE A DONATION:  https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org

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Today Jeremy and Rob as well as Pip from The Size Up sit down and talk to Jeff Dill from the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. In this episode we talk about the heavy responsibility Jeff and his team bear with the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance in providing education on suicide prevention and mental health. Jeff hit on issues and solutions such as Cognitive Disconnect, our own Internal Size Up, Self Care vs Self Awareness and how we should be direct but at the same time challenge with compassion our brothers and sisters who we are concerned about. We also hit on the Saving Those Who Save Others Class on the 17th of December that is coming up. Thanks for listening! Head to www.nationalfireradio.com to pick up some of our latest merchandise Check us out on Facebook and Instagram, Spotify and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalfireradio/ Instagram: @National_Fire_Radio Twitter: @National_Fire_Radio YouTube: https://youtube.com/nationalfireradio Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nationalfireradio IG: @Rush_The_Bus Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/rush-the-bus IG: @The_Size_Up IG: @forkandhose

In today's episode I speak to Jeff Dill and Gemma Pfister, CEO and Executive at Vynamic, the multinational healthcare industry management consultants with offices in Philadelphia, Boston, Durham, North Carolina and London here in the UK. I've spoken to a number of guests who've expanded their businesses across the pond, but these have all been firms that have gone UK to US. As such, it was great to speak with Jeff and Gemma and find out how they've successfully managed to make the leap the other way and learn about the Vynamic journey that's led them from a single state operator to the multinational consultancy they are today. Jeff started his career, like several of my guests, at Accenture. He was persuaded to leave and join a former colleague in the early days of Vynamic and the rest, as they say, is history. During his time as CEO he's overseen a number of huge events for the business, including the expansion I've just mentioned, turning the business round following the financial crisis and the sale of Vynamic to UDG Healthcare plc in 2017. Gemma spent the earlier part of her career in the US and Germany, before coming to the UK to join a global healthcare company that was acquired by UDG. When UDG acquired Vynamic, Gemma was offered the chance to be part of founding and leading the UK business and leapt at the opportunity. With two guests on today's show, there was a lot to cover and Jeff and Gemma share so many great insights from their journey with Vynamic in today's interview. We cover a whole range of topics including: - The Vynamic story and what led Jeff and the team to expand beyond one office in the first place. - What it's like to take a business into an international market, and how to manage the many challenges that come with it. - And the importance of culture when growing a consulting business and how Vynamic achieves ‘shared values with a local vibe' across their various offices. This was a great conversation, with two guests who have so much to offer in the stories they tell and advice they give. If you're looking to take your consultancy in to a new market, or maybe you have and you're trying to get to grips with how you can bring those different offices together, I know you'll get a ton from this conversation. You can get in touch with Jeff at – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-dill-2601803/ And Gemma at – https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-pfister-a9482b15/ Find out more about Vynamic at – https://vynamic.com/ Specific things we discussed in the show: - Getting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding The Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty - https://amzn.to/3luLBdX - The Irresistible Consultant's Guide to Winning Clients: 6 Steps to Unlimited Clients & Financial Freedom - https://amzn.to/2JQil37 - Work Life Podcast - https://work.life/podcast/

When the average person thinks about firefighters, paramedics and EMTS, the adjectives that often come to mind include, brave, caring, compassionate, putting others’ needs first, etc. The words they often do not think of include, depressed, anxious, upset, confused and more. Why? While most of us love our jobs and helping others when it is most needed, that “love” does not include the pain, trauma, tragedy and more, that we often see. My guest today is Jeff Dill, a former firefighter and founder of the FHBA (Firefighters’ Behavioral Health Alliance (www.ffbha.org). For nearly ten years, Jeff was the only one with a connection to the fire service, who has been keeping track and validating the suicides of our brothers and sisters in fire and EMS. Listen as Jeff and I discuss what he has seen and learned and stands read to share and teach others. Just like our international fight against cancer in the fire service, we have also had the Behavioral Health Initiative for several years now. The question is though, does YOUR department have a program? If yes, that’s great news! If no – where will you turn. Jeff shares some of those answers in this episode. Please…don’t just listen or watch this episode – do something about it, either for yourself or someone you care about. To all our members and followers of the Jewish faith, best wishes to you and yours for a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform or at http://Bit.ly/DalmatWeb

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A Firefighter Fighting for His Brothers and Sisters Jeff fell in love with being a firefighter when he was in his early 30’s. He quickly climbed the career ladder. When his peers returned from working the Katrina Hurricane, he witnessed something in fellow firefighters that he knew he had to address. They were struggling with what they were exposed to. The secondary trauma and PTSD was haunting. He has since been leading the charge into the darkness of the mental health of firefighters. He has created a national program, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FFBHA). This is a great conversation on Jeff’s experience, knowledge and passion to be a Light in the darkness.

Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews hosts a panel to explore the mental stress on firefighters during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss what needs to be done in the future. Guests include Jeff Dill, executive director of the Firefighter Behavorial Health Alliance (FBHA); Ryan Gallik from The Mental Hygiene Project; and Covington, GA, Fire Department Chief Jeremy Holmes and Capt. Jeremy Mathis. Mathis shares what happened after his crew came in contact with a COVID-19 patient, including the need to quarantine. Find out what the crew went through and what Mathis and Chief Holmes learned from the need to quarantine. Dill talks about the short- and long-term effects of COVID-19 on fire and EMS crews, including how stress, depression and PTSD can impact their lives at home and at the station. Gallik weighs in on the need for first responders to stay resilient, and the panel shares some signs to look out for with your colleagues, your family and yourself.

More first responders kill themselves than die in the line of duty. Fire captain Jeff Dill decided to do something about it. Jeff is the founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, holds a Master's degree and is a Licensed Counselor. He is a retired Captain from Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, Illinois and is a member of the American Counseling Association and National Board of Certified Counselors. FBHA's goal is to provide behavioral health workshops to fire departments and EMS organizations across the globe, focusing on behavioral health awareness with a strong drive towards suicide prevention and promoting resources available to firefighters/EMS and their families. Jeff and I discuss how the FBHA is working to prevent firefighter, paramedic, EMT and Dispatcher suicides. We talk about what organizations and we as individuals can do to help prevent these tragedies that are increasing in number every year. https://www.ffbha.orgNational suicide prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255To Donate: https://www.ffbha.org/ways-to-help/make-a-donation/www.FirefighterDeconstructed.com

Founder, Jeff Dill, retired Captain of the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, IL, started Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) to directly educate firefighters/ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and their families about behavioral health issues such as depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and addictions, as well as firefighter suicides.FBHA's goal is to provide behavioral health workshops to fire departments and EMS organizations across the globe, focusing on behavioral health awareness with a strong drive towards suicide prevention and promoting resources available to firefighters/EMS and their families.Captain Chad Bird also joins us to discuss what he's got going on within our fire department as the newly promoted Health and Safety Captain and what he is doing to help firefighters with our Critical Incident Stress Management team.Notes:Firefighter Behavioral Health AllianceDonate Here 

This week on Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast, Jersey Ed & the Podfather Mike Mikes welcome Jeff Dill to the show. Jeff is the Founder, CEO, and instructor at the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. A little about our guest today! “In 2009, founder Jeff Dill, organized Counseling Services for Fire Fighters. CSFF was established based on the tragic events that surrounded Hurricane Katrina. When speaking with firefighters who returned after serving the community of New Orleans, he heard the pleas of firefighters who had a difficult time talking with counselors who did not have any firefighting experience. They became frustrated and never did seek the help they needed. It was CSFF mission to offer behavioral health workshops to support firefighters, train senior officers and educate clinicians on the benefits of understanding the life and emotions of firefighters. On 12/31/14, CSFF donated all of their intellectual property to FBHA. In 2011, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance was organized based on the decreasing funds available for training at the Fire Department level and the staggering number of firefighter suicides. FBHA was established to directly educate firefighters/ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and their families about behavioral health issues such as depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and addictions, as well as firefighter suicides. Through businesses, community support and sponsorships, it is our hope that the workshops and services will be offered at low cost or no charge to those in need. Jeff holds a Master’s degree and is a Licensed Counselor. He is a retired Captain from Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, Illinois and is a member of the American Counseling Association and National Board of Certified Counselors. Jeff Dill, and those working with FBHA, are dedicated to educating firefighters and emergency service personnel on the importance of behavioral health and suicide awareness.” Podcast Pick of the Week: Rock Bottom 2 Recovery PodcastHosted by a Corrections Officer in Rock Bottom 2 Recovery is a podcast in support of open discussion and respectfully sharing of ideas and inspiration about all forms of recovery from addiction.  -- Genesis House and the Friends in Recovery Podcast are proud to bring you Answering the Call – The First Responder Podcast . Join your hosts “Mike the Podfather” (Mike Miles) and “Jersey Ed” (Edward Chionchio Sr.) as they address the real issues in health & wellness for First Responders. From physical and mental health to relationships and work-life balance, we leave no stone unturned. Answering the Call- The First Responder Podcast is available on Facebook, Podbean, iTunes, and YouTube – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets Productions in Beverly, Massachusetts.Reach out to the Podfather - Mike Miles, MSW - at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884. Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com.National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is powered by your Likes, Follows, Subscribes, and Shares!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8po5h4zXpFNshQWuvqOeLwApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/…/answering-the-cal…/id1481519016Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefirstresponderpodcastPodbean: https://answeringthecall.podbean.com/Website: https://www.genesishouse.net/podcasts/answering-the-call/

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In this podcast episode I talk with Tom Howard, President of the Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support Team about the Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support Symposium coming up March 21-22, 2019. I also talk with Jeff Dill, of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. Jeff will be one of the presenters at this symposium and will … 016 – Interview with Tom Howard and Jeff Dill Read More »

No one said, “Life is easy.” And for those of us who are first responders, we get to see life at its very worst sometimes. It may be just one call, or it could be several really serious ones in a row. Fires, auto collisions, shootings, tragedies involving children and more; they often seem to pile up, one on another. Add to that mix how little sleep we often get, maybe problems at home with family, money, and yes, even health, and the result is a toxic soup from which we may see only one way out. According to the current statistics, the number of firefighter suicides in 2017 was equal to the number of LODD’s registered. And to that, the number of our EMS colleagues who took their lives and the numbers are almost staggering. My guest on this podcast, Jeff Dill, knows these numbers and well. Currently, Jeff and his organization, the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FFBHA.org) are the only ones who keep track of firefighter and EMS suicides. You will hear Jeff explain the process he follows and the organization’s efforts to not only assist those who are living with these dark shadows, but the families who are often left behind to cope with little understanding of what happened. This podcast is for every single listener out there, firefighter, EMS, law enforcement, buffs and civilians, too. YOU might be able to make a difference in someone’s life. To learn how and why, tune in, sit back and listen.

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Host Stephen Kavalkovich speaks with Jeff Dill about breaking the stigma and addressing mental health-related issues with firefighters and other first responders.In 2011, Jeff Dill founded Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA).Jeff travels the United States & Canada holding workshops to teach firefighters & EMS about behavioral health awareness and suicide prevention. FBHA is the only known organization that collects and validates data on FF and EMT suicides across the United States. In addition, FBHA holds classes for counselors/chaplains, family members and preparing for retirement.Jeff Dill holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Argosy University (IL), a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a retired Captain at Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, Illinois.More info at http://www.ffbha.org-- Find out more at http://rescuetherescuer.com-- Show sponsors:Recovery Innovators - In today’s busy world it is more important than ever to establish yourself as an expert. Gain the instant trust of your prospects and clients as a respected Addictions Authority: http://recoveryinnovators.comThe 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 

One of the most difficult topics this podcast has discussed. The suicide problem that is occurring within the EMS profession. This week's I talk with the founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) Jeff Dill. FBHA is dedicated to educating EMS, Police and Fire on suicide awareness. It is the only known organization that collects and validates data on FF/EMT suicides across the Unites States. Jeff besides being a retired Fire Captain holds a MS in Counseling. Suicide of Public Safety Providers, especially in EMS unfortunately is in the news on a regular basis. Just this week EMS1.com ran another article on the subject. We discuss how the organization got its start. We talk about suicide in EMS, what are some of the signs we should be looking for and how important that we educate our public safety family.

Ret. Capt Jeff Dill is the founder of Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, a 501c3 dedicated to the prevention of suicide in firefighters and EMTs through outreach, education and fostering a healthier awareness of warning signs.

On this episode I interview Jeff Dill from the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and Les Karpluk, retired fire chief and owner of Genesis 2020 Solutions, a leadership teaching and consulting firm located in Prince Albert Saskatchewan. During the interview we:  1. Share advice about how to prepare for our climb down the ladder of success.  2. Talk about how to maintain your identity and find your new passion and purpose on retirement. 3. Discuss how firefighters can suffer from loss of identity as they retire and go from “Hero to Zero” all in one day.  4.Jeff talks about the 531 reported firefighter suicides, including the 120 that have been retirees. 5. We offer advice on how to find passion and purpose after retirement.  Whether you're new in the fire service or have been serving for many years, this episode will help you think about and prepare for that day... the day you leave the fire service. Thank you to our sponsors: Midwest Fire: www.MidwestFire.com Branding Iron: www.BrandingIron.com SHOW NOTES AT: www.SAMatters.com/27