Responder Resilience
Responder Resilience
The job doesn't stop when the call ends. Neither does this podcast. RESPONDER RESILIENCE: real conversations with firefighters, police, EMS, dispatch, and the clinicians who serve them. Trauma. Leadership. Culture. Retirement. Our Clinician's Guide series and the book Helping the Helpers, built from over 200 of these conversations, go further: real insight for first responders and the clinicians who serve them. Hosted by Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT. New episodes weekly.

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The job doesn't stop when the call ends. Neither does this podcast.

RESPONDER RESILIENCE: real conversations with firefighters, police, EMS, dispatch, and the clinicians who serve them. Trauma. Leadership. Culture. Retirement. Our Clinician's Guide series and the book Helping the Helpers, built from over 200 of these conversations, go further: real insight for first responders and the clinicians who serve them. Hosted by Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT. New episodes weekly: YouTube   Facebook   LinkedIn   Apple Podcasts  Spotify

Recent Episodes

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Sept. 2, 2026

AI Leadership Coaching For Fire Officers: Dr. Johnny Torgeson | S6 E35

Dr. Johnny Torgeson opened a top-grossing fitness franchise at 25, served as an Army sergeant, and now commands operations at a federal fire department. Along the way he identified a gap most fire officers never get taught: how to actually build a team, not just staff one.
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Aug. 26, 2026

Rising From Ground Zero: FDNY's 9/11 Path To Transformation | S6 E34

The response to Ground Zero didn't end in 2001. For the FDNY, it became a 25 year path through recovery, transformation, and choices most agencies will never have to make.5 Fewer than 600 of the 11,500 FDNY firefighters who were at the World Trade Center on September 11 remain on the job.
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Aug. 19, 2026

How New York Built First Responder Wellness Policy — Terry Hastings | S6 E33

Terry Hastings didn't set out to become New York State's first Chief Wellness Officer. He built the case for the role one needs assessment, one training module, one hard conversation at a time.
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Aug. 12, 2026

Why First Responder Workers' Comp Fails — David Picone and Ramsey Ali | S6 E32

The injury gets treated. The claim gets filed. The responder gets lost in between. Retired Battalion Chief David Picone spent years inside a system that's supposed to cover everything: prevention, behavioral health, cancer, rehab, the claim itself, and watched it fail at the seams. So he rebuilt it.

About the Hosts

Bonnie C. Rumilly, LCSW, EMT-B, Certified EMDR Therapist Profile Photo
Bonnie C. Rumilly, LCSW, EMT-B, Certified EMDR Therapist

Host | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | EMDR Trauma Therapist

Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive expertise in treating adults, adolescents, children, and first responders. She has a profound background in trauma therapy, notably providing critical support in Newtown following the Sandy Hook School shootings. As an EMDR therapist, Bonnie employs evidence-based techniques to facilitate healing from trauma.

Currently serving as the Clinical Director of the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team, Inc., Bonnie is dedicated to addressing PTSD and trauma among first responders. Her commitment to this field is further demonstrated by her 21-year tenure as an Emergency Medical Technician and her past role as the Chief of her EMS agency.

Bonnie extends her support to the first responder community by co-hosting the "Responder Resilience" podcast and co-leading a weekly peer support group alongside Dr. Stacy Raymond. Her multifaceted experience underscores her dedication to fostering resilience and recovery among those who serve on the front lines.

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Dr. Stacy Raymond

Host | Clinical Psychologist | Approved EMDR Consultant

With over 25 years of private practice experience, Dr. Stacy Raymond brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. She previously served at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) for Women in Danbury, CT, where she honed her skills in a challenging environment.

Dr. Raymond is deeply committed to serving First Responders and Military Veterans, dedicating half of her practice hours to these courageous individuals. As the daughter of a retired police officer and US Marine, she has a personal connection to and profound respect for the unique challenges faced by these communities.

Her professional affiliations and certifications are extensive. Dr. Raymond is a member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team Inc. She is an approved clinician for the Fraternal Order of Police, IAFF, and has specialized training in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). Additionally, she is a presenter with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and EMS/FIRE PRO, further underscoring her dedication to providing exceptional care to those who serve and protect.

In addition to hosting Responder Resilience, Stacy co-leads a weekly peer support group for first responders along with Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT.

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Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.)

Executive Producer | Host

David Dachinger is a retired Fire Lieutenant/EMT who has dedicated over 21 years to leading emergency services. As a company officer, he often held critical roles such as Shift Commander and Incident Commander. Today, David hosts the podcasts "Responder Resilience" and "Igniting The Shift Within," where he engages with experts on first responder mental health, wellness, leadership, and post-traumatic growth. David also serves as a peer coach for 22Zero (https://22zero.org/), continuing his commitment to supporting first responders.

A two-time Grammy Award® nominee, David's career in the music industry saw him collaborate with legendary artists like Roberta Flack, Usher, Celine Dion, and The Isley Brothers as a mixing engineer and producer.

David's journey as a stage IV cancer survivor since 2014 has fueled his passion for advocating firefighter wellness. His transformative experience with cancer led him to become a two-time international bestselling author, featured in "Cancer: From Tears to Triumph," and the co-author of the bestselling book "Live Calm With Cancer (...and Beyond)."

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