• 021: How to Help Firefighters (Volunteer Firefighters Specifically) with Jacqui Jorgenson

  • Sep 27 2021
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
  • Podcast
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021: How to Help Firefighters (Volunteer Firefighters Specifically) with Jacqui Jorgenson

  • Summary

  • “Let the timing flow, be open to finding your space. There is a room for everyone and a need for everyone to participate. We're at a critical point in human evolution where we don't have the luxury of waiting for everyone else to solve the problems. We have to do this together.” -Jacqui Jorgenson

     

    Episode Description: 

    Majority of firefighters are volunteers. However, after risking their lives, they end up suffering behind the curtain- physically and emotionally. The trauma and health implications they have to go through go unnoticed. Compared to the level of work they do, the system owes them the respect, recognition, and assistance they deserve. This gap in the response system is an overlooked crisis that must be addressed if we are to move forward together. 

     

    In this episode, Jennifer sits with Volunteer Fire Foundation CEO and Founder, Jacqui Jorgenson. Jennifer and Jacqui discuss the lack of support experienced by volunteer firefighters, the disparities in resources and funding between fire agencies, the deeper unmet needs they have to endure, and the negative effects of heroification. When we are in our darkest moments, volunteer first-responders come to our rescue without hesitation. Certainly, they deserve more than getting paid in gratitude. Tune in as Jacqui shares how you can take part in helping the helpers remain safe, healthy, and sane



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    Highlights:

    02:03: Stepping Into Something New

    05:33: Who are the Volunteer Firefighters

    11:50: The Percentage of Volunteer Firefighters

    16:25: Unmet Needs 

    25:27: Firefighters and Their Health

    33:10: Be Careful Not to Push Them in Isolation

    37:23: Stop Paying in Gratitude

    43:09: Grant Scenarios 

    47:38: Support Volunteer Fire Foundation

    56:13: We Have to Do This Together!

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