Enduring The Badge

Send us a textFire Captain Jeremy Sanders talks about how he turned his frustrations into creating a culture where everyone can succeed. The Crew 1st Culture comes from a passion for creating a Fire House environment like he's never been a part of! It all starts with getting to know your crew members on a deep and personal level to help create a successful team. He discusses the different dynamics of being on a good crew and a crew you can hardly stand to be on.  During one point of his life while dealing with difficult times at home, he felt the thing that saved him was going to work at the fire station. He explains the balance between work and home life and it how fluctuates throughout your career. He has seen a big shift during his 18 year career and how mental health issues have been dealt with.  Jeremy is married to a full-time nurse and has 7 kids total with 5 of them living at home on the farm. He discusses what it takes to make his home life as successful as his career. Their lives are lived very

Send us a textNayi Partridge is a Trainer and Resilience Development Director for the Partridge Group in Riverton, Utah. She has created the Utah POST certified Peer Support curriculum, and is the only Trainer in Utah approved to certify both Law Enforcement and Fire Professional peer support . Along with holding national certifications in Trauma Studies and as a Mindfulness Practitioner, she is  a DOJ-certified trainer in Law Enforcement Peer Support and Suicide Prevention. Nayi has assisted numerous organizations in Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Texas to develop, train, cultivate, and improve mental health resources, and establish and maintain peer support units. She specializes in building and maintaining resilience and psychological health in first responders. Nayi is an experienced trainer and advocate for public safety personnel, families, and their agencies, and has been invited to present and train various organizations and events including The Utah Governor's Safety Summit, The Utah Chiefs o

Send us a textOn this episode, we talk to assistant fire chief Kyle Hunt about his story of PTSD and how he realized he was struggling with it, and the strain it put  on the relationships in his life. He talks about the different treatment options for mental health, and groups you can reach out to in times of need.  He also shares his desire and his feelings of wanting to serve others around him.  He talks about working and serving in a smaller community and the struggles that come with that, and responding to familiar people and how difficult that can be.   He is passionate about sharing with others that they can get through their struggles with PTSD and come out a stronger, better, person.If there is anything I can ever do for you and it doesn't have to be when your struggling please reach out to on Instgram  www.instagram.com/jerryfireandfuel or www.instagram.com/enduringthebadgepodcast. I can also be reach at 801-376-7124 or email at enduringthebdagepodcast@gmail.com. Please give my information to an

Send us a textListen in on this episode as my wife Annie and I recap the first season of Enduring the Badge podcast, and give our thoughts on each one of the episodes and guests that were on.  It was an amazing first season and we had some incredible guests on the podcast to share their stories!  We also talk a little bit about our current situation with COVID-19 and the effects it is having on our family, and give some sneak peaks of season 2, and the guests that will be on this season.  We are so excited to share it with you all!  It's going to be another great season!  If there is anything I can ever do for you and it doesn't have to be when your struggling please reach out to on Instgram  www.instagram.com/jerryfireandfuel or www.instagram.com/enduringthebadgepodcast. I can also be reach at 801-376-7124 or email at enduringthebdagepodcast@gmail.com. Please give my information to anyone that my need it or you would like to be on the podcast.Please  subscribe, leave a review or share the show and

Send us a textJeff Francom goes from being a reactive Paramedic and Fire Captain to a preventive Emergency Manger at a chemical depot. He discusses the mind shift that it took to take on this new responsibility and how rewarding it was. Jeff will always love the challenges and rewards of being a First Responder and putting his skills to the test. Like many other First Responders, he loves the relationships he has made with his co-workers and some of those he has been apart of on life saving calls. He share's how much the relationships he made during his career mean to him. We discussed in this episode how we should prepare our families for different events that might happen to us like a mass shooting. Sadly enough less than 24 hours after recording this episode the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton took place. Our thoughts are with all those affected including all those that had to respond to these horrific incidents.   Please help me make this podcast have even more value and impact by leaving a revi

Send us a textAmanda's journey to Deputy Fire Chief was no easy task with a young family and very controlling husband. She fought the daily battle to service her community and fire department without the support of her husband. During that time there was that little voice in her head encouraging her to continue to serve and not give into his wishes. Listening to that voice turned out to be a blessing and that lead her to the career she has now. She found the strength to get divorced and start a full-time career managing an EMT program in Utah.  Several of her student have placed 1st in national completions which have earned them scholarship money. Her students have gone on to save many lives and become very successful in there careers as EMT/Firefighters. Many of them have used what they have learned in their EMT class to go much further in the medical field. Listen to how she is able to create such a great program and amazing students. Her goal is to continue run a high quality program that teaches life

Send us a textFire Captain Chuck Shepherd has been a firefighter/paramedic for over 20 years in Utah. In this episode he reflects on the ups and downs during some of those difficult and dark times in his career.  During some of those times he felt alone and was unwilling to reach out to others for help. He learned a lot about his self going through those hard times. He shares some details about calls that he's had to respond on and how difficult it was to deal with what he had too see. One of those calls just happened to be with his now girlfriend Misty. Chuck wanted to protect her from what she was about to see. Misty shares why she just had to see the scene if she was going to be a firefighter/EMT. That terrible scene still lives in their memories and still effects them to this day.  Not all the memories are bad and he shares some of those as well. It's the save's and making a difference in peoples lives that call 911 that keep him going.Chuck looks back over his lifetime and shares what real

Send us a textChris Verkerk wanted to be a firefighter since he was 3 years old. He was able to get into an explorer program at age 15. He stayed on the path to become a professional firefighter/paramedic and has been working the last 14 years for Meridian Fire Department. He is not only passionate about the fire service, but is a bee keeper  as well.  He has been through some struggles during his career and has learned a lot through the process. Recently he checked into a 30 day treatment center to learn how to deal with PTSD from responding to those difficult calls. Living with PTSD took it's toll not only on him, but his family as well. PTSD affects not only mentally, but physically too. Chris tells his story in hopes of helping other First Responders with theirs. He has formed a collaborative in Idaho for police, fire, EMS and dispatchers that focuses on mental health, cancer, health and nutrition and safety items. Chris offers to personally help any First Responder in need and gives a lot a great re

Send us a textAlia discusses daily impact on a firefighter's spouse and his family while on duty. Many First Responders tend work an incredible amount of hours compared to those working 8 to 5 schedule. Far to often a direct link between the hours worked by a First Reponder and the quality of relationships with loved ones. Being away from home for extended periods often create a divide in personal relationship outside of the work family. She has some great tips on taking for First Responder and taking care of yourself. Self care is import to for everyone but even more so for those that see so much trauma. We are unable to perform at our best when we are out of balance in what Alia describe as the 4 quadrants of life.  When one or more of these are out of balance we must engage in self care to fix it which take time. If we don't take the time for self care our bodies, mind, spirit and soul  will start to breakdown and which deeply effects our everyday lives. The more demands we put on our bodies the

Send us a textAs you can imagine, it takes a great deal of strength to be a police officers wife and have a incredible marriage. Ashley met Sean over 12 years ago and also took on the job of being a step mom to his three girls. She explains what the effects are on her and their family when her husband Sean is off to work each day. Sean has worked his way up to Sargent and recently lost one his brother's in blue that he supervised. Officer Joseph Shinners was gunned down while trying to arrest a threatening fugitive this last January. The link the story is listed below. Ashley discusses how they're getting through this incredibly difficult time and offers some great advice to others that may be struggling with something similar. LINKSOfficer Joseph Shinners story https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/01/06/provo-police-officer-shot/ Guest Facebook www.facebook.com/ashleyellefsenOn Point Supplements www.onpointsupplements.comSponsor Fire and Fuel Apparel www.fireandfuelapparel.com and use code "badge&

Send us a textIt wasn't until later in life that Todd was "bitten by the fire bug" and decided to pursue a firefighting career. Todd Stanley was a volunteer firefighter in his small hometown of  Blanding, Utah for 3.5 year and shares some of his memories fighting fire with his dad. He just started volunteering again at Cedar Valley Fire Department and is working his certifications to test for a full-time position next year. He talks about the how important it is to have the support of his wife as he pursues his passion. He is juggling his family life, work and firefighting training and creating balance between all of them. Todd describe what it feels like to be a "hero" and to be humble.   Please help me make this podcast have even more value and impact by leaving a review and rating the episodes. Don't forget to subscribe and get notified of the last episode. Here on Anchor you can leave me a voice message that I will respond to or use in the episodes.Sponsor Social Media Pages

Send us a textPart two of this episode you will get to know me, your show host Jerry Dean Lund. I will be interviewed by my fiance Annie on my career as a firefighter and police officer.  There have been many lessons along the way including the one that changed my life when I grabbed a handful of pills bottles and wanted to commit suicide. I will discuss what the things were that lead up to feeling like there was nothing to live for and then how I was able to overcome these thoughts.  Over the last few years I have done the deep work to look at myself and rediscovered my passion for being a First Responder.  My personal philosophy and why it the guides me through my life:  Committed to supporting  others in living up to their greatest potential, uplift, and assist in self-discovery, creating true connections, and personal growth through personal coaching. My Vision Statement: Dedicated to creating personal insight, discovery of inner wisdom, motivation, and growth to empower people to reach their true potenti

Send us a textOn this episode you will get to know me, your show host Jerry Dean Lund. I will be interviewed by my fiance Annie on my career as a firefighter and police officer.  There have been many lessons along the way including the one that changed my life when I grabbed a handful of pills bottles and wanted to commit suicide. I will discuss what the things were that lead up to feeling like there was nothing to live for and then how I was able to overcome these thoughts.  Over the last few years I have done the deep work to look at myself and rediscovered my passion for being a First Responder. My personal philosophy and why it the guides me through my life: Committed to supporting  others in living up to their greatest potential, uplift, and assist in self-discovery, creating true connections, and personal growth through personal coaching.My Vision Statement:Dedicated to creating personal insight, discovery of inner wisdom, motivation, and growth to empower people to reach their true potential.This is a

Send us a textDave Ulibarri worked as a Firefighter for 24 years.  Being a firefighter was more than just a career for him, it was a family legacy for him.  He talks about the bonds he shared with his family members who are also firefighters, as well as the family bond he shared with his co-workers.  He gives some insight on the technology and safety that is required for the job.  Listen to his story of his career as a Firefighter and what he is doing now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/endurngthebadge/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/endurngthebadge/supportAs a First Responder, you are critical in keeping our communities safe. However, the stress and trauma of the job can take a toll on your mental health and family life. If you're interested in personal coaching, contact Jerry Lund at 801-376-7124. Let's work together to get you where you want to be and ensure a happy and healthy career.Podcast Website www.enduringthebadgepodcast.com/Podcast Instagram www.instagram.co

Send us a textJC Holt has been a police officer for 18 years.   He talks about the challenges that come with being in law enforcement and the effects it has had on his work life and home life.  He has found some solutions that work for him and gives us some insight on those.  His has a vault of memories, good and bad, and he talks about how he deals with those.  Listen to the message he shares and his wise insight.  Please help me make this podcast have even more value and impact by leaving a review and rating the episodes. Don't forget to subscribe and get notified of the last episode. Here on Anchor you can leave me a voice message that I will respond to or use in the episodes.Sponsor Fire and Fuel Apparel www.fireandfuelapparel.com and use code "badge" to save 20% plus free shipping Sponsor Social Media Pages www.instagram/fireandfuelapparel and www.facebook.com/fireandfuelapparel Host Instgram www.instagram.com/jerryfireandfuel/ Host Facebook www.facebook.com/jerrydeanlund--- Send in a voic

Send us a textFirefighter Lieutenant Wes Scott is from Colorado.  He is passionate about mental health, not only for himself but also for his crew members and other first responders.  He has been working in the fire service for 22 years.  Listen to his insight and wisdom about preparation, mindset awareness,  and mental health and how it has helped him in his career as a firefighter.  Please help me make this podcast have even more value and impact by leaving a review and rating the episodes. Don't forget to subscribe and get notified of the last episode. Here on Anchor you can leave me a voice message that I will respond to or use in the episodes.Sponsor Social Media Pages www.instagram/fireandfuelapparel and www.facebook.com/fireandfuelapparel Host Instgram www.instagram.com/jerryfireandfuel/ Host Facebook www.facebook.com/jerrydeanlund--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/endurngthebadge/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/endurngthebadge/supportAs a First Responder, you are critic

Send us a textRetired Fire Chief Andy Butler started his fire service at the young age of 19 years old.  He shares his story about how being a full-time firefighter has affected his life personally and professionally.  He gives insight into what he wished he would have learned earlier in his career and some of the changes he would have made.  He has a strong love of serving others and continues to encourage and help those seeking the fire service as a career in any way he can.  Please help me make this podcast more valuable and impactful by leaving a review and rating the episodes. Remember to subscribe and get notified of the last episode. Feel free to leave me a voice message on Anchor that I will respond to or use in the attacks.  As a First Responder, you are critical in keeping our communities safe. However, the stress and trauma of the job can take a toll on your mental health and family life. If you're interested in personal coaching, contact Jerry Lund at 801-376-7124. Let's work together to