Responder Resilience

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Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT

Step into the world of real-life rescuers with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, police, 911 professionals and clinicians. Hear firsthand accounts from our community’s finest as they discuss critical issues on the job and share their experiences with hosts Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond. You’ll hear powerful discussions on leadership and wellness brought to life by top experts and those behind the badge.

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Recent Episodes

S2 E5 About Animal Control Officers: Welcome To The Jungle with Guest Ray Connors February 02, 2022

On this episode, Stacy and David speak with Ray Connors, Retired Chief, State of Connecticut Animal Control Unit about what Animal Control Officers actually do, how they are genuinely first responders, some looks behind the scenes at real cases of animal abuse, animal attacks, traumatic calls, and the incredible connection Read More

S2 E4 StandFast Alliance: Empowering Our First Responders with Guest Eve Bucca January 26, 2022

On this episode, Dr. Stacy Raymond and David speak with Eve Bucca, Executive Director of Stand Fast Alliance about how they empower first responders, military and their families with the tools, training and resources they need to face the unique challenges of their service, with strength and resilience.Eve’s grandfather, father, Read More

S2 E3 Dispatch: First On Scene, The Forgotten Responders January 19, 2022

⚑ On this episode, David speaks with 911 Emergency Dispatcher Craig Tinneny and 31 year veteran Senior Operator Catharine D'Vileskis about how dispatchers are often left out of conversations involving First Responders. We discuss:➤ What are some of the sensory challenges of being a dispatcher?➤ How do you remain calm when Read More

S2 E2 Support From Superiors – Do They Have Your Back? January 12, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Stacy Raymond, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT and Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.) talk about Institutional Abandonment in emergency services:➤ Why are so many responders feeling abandoned by their institutions and by their superiors?➤ What are the benefits of after action reviews and proper mental health debriefings after difficult Read More

S2 E1 Story Of A Trauma Response Team with Guests Jacques and Dawn Roy January 05, 2022

In this episode, we’ll be speaking with Captain Jacques Roy, of the Stamford CT Fire Department, and Dawn Roy, LCSW about Trauma in the Fire Service, Peer Support, Mental Health, and the birth of the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team. In Stamford CT, on Christmas morning 2011, three young sisters and Read More

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