Responder Resilience

Video Episodes

March 9, 2022

K9 First Responders: Connecting in Crisis | S2 E10

This video aims to raise awareness of the incredible work performed by K9 First Responders. K9 First Responders provides K9 teams trained to assist victims of disaster, catastrophe, crisis or violence, and serve communities and individuals as well as Police, Fire, EMS and other responders.

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March 2, 2022

Real Stories: Healing PTSD with EMDR | S2 E9

In this mini-documentary, we hear from the rank and file, firefighters, paramedics, police officers and dispatch who have used EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to overcome traumatic stress.

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Feb. 27, 2022

TRAILER—Real Stories: Healing PTSD with EMDR

Show trailer for an up close and personal look as we hear from firefighters, paramedics, police officers and dispatch who have used EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and how it changed the lives of several responders to overcome traumatic stress.

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Feb. 23, 2022

Grace Under Fire - Spirituality In The Trenches with Tactical Chaplain Matt Domyancic | S2 E8

Matt Domyancic, The Tactical Chaplain, talks about how to enjoy a first responder career that provides deeper meaning to your spiritual life.

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Feb. 16, 2022

Family Matters: First Responding to Your Marriage | S2 E7

Practical solutions to the Challenges of Firefighter and First Responder Relationships with columnist / author Anne Gagliano and her spouse, retired Seattle Fire Captain Mike Gagliano.

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Feb. 9, 2022

Finding The Right Therapist, When Your Comfort Zone Is Chaos | S2 E6

Topic is mental health awareness for first responders, and finding the right clinician, with Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan.

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Feb. 2, 2022

About Animal Control Officers: Welcome to the Jungle | S2 E5

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.

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Jan. 26, 2022

StandFast Alliance: Empowering Our First Responders | S2 E4

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 resilie

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Jan. 20, 2022

Responder Resilience Show for Fire, Police, EMS, Dispatch

Responder Resilience Show for Fire, Police, EMS, Dispatch is dedicated to improving the mental and physical well-being of police, fire, EMS, and dispatch personnel. Hosted by Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, Psy.D., and Bonnie C. Rumilly, LCSW/EMT-B, these broadcasts feature expert guests sharing vital information about wellness topics…

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Jan. 19, 2022

Dispatch - First On Scene, The Forgotten Responders | S2 E3

⚑ 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.

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Jan. 17, 2022

S2 E3 Dispatch - First On Scene, The Forgotten Responders

⚑ 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…

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Jan. 12, 2022

Support From Superiors - Do They Have Your Back? | S2 E2

In this episode, Dr. Stacy Raymond, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT and Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.) talk about Institutional Abandonment in emergency services.

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Dec. 26, 2021

Dep. Chief Syd Henry Speaks about Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY Memorial Seminar and Exhibits

In this special presentation, Dep. Chief Syd Henry of the Elmsford Fire Department speaks about the Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY Memorial Seminar & Exhibits.

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Dec. 26, 2021

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Dec. 23, 2021

Man With A Mission, Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY Seminar | S1 E17

On this episode, David speaks with Dep. Chief Syd Henry about the Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY Memorial Seminar & Exhibits.

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Dec. 17, 2021

Self-Care: The Terrible 10 and the The 5 B's | S1 E16

On this episode, David speaks with Kelly Lynch, owner of Turning Point Wellness, LLC about how first responders can practice consistent self-care, recognize compassion fatigue, make space for grief and find work-home balance.

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Dec. 14, 2021

Story of a Trauma Response Team (FCTRT) | S2 E1

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.

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Dec. 10, 2021

Understanding Responder Suicide | S1 E15

In this episode, Bonnie, Stacy, and David speak about suicide within the emergency services community

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Dec. 2, 2021

You Are Not Alone: The Power of Peers | S1 E14

Peer support uses the power of conversation to help responders find relief with job and personal stress. In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Lt. Ted Stanek, director of Stamford, CT Fire Department's Peer Support Team.

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Nov. 26, 2021

Resiliency in Action, Overcoming Addiction | S1 E13

Police Officer Peter Elste is a resilient leader and role model for responders in his department and beyond.

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Nov. 21, 2021

Mutts Mending Mankind | S1 E12

🐕 Paramedic/Paramedic educator Gregory Shovak joins us to talk about the Connecticut service dog training program Mutts Mending Mankind.

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Nov. 21, 2021

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Short, high-energy clip with the "Bosch effect" on emergency scenes and apparatus. Firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, police officers, we invite you to watch Responder Resilience where we focus on responder health and wellness, especially mental health.

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Nov. 10, 2021

The Reality of PTSD When Children Die | S1 E11

Pat Wills' newly published book, The Reality of PTSD When Children Die, chronicles a tragic and preventable fire that claimed the lives of three young sisters sleeping in an illegally converted garage residence, and Patrick's personal struggles, tragedy, and how he made it back to the real world.

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Nov. 6, 2021

Don't Quit on Your Fitness | S1 E10

In this episode, New Canaan Police Fitness Coordinator Rex Sprosta talks with Bonnie and David about fitness for responders.

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