Skip to main content

Responder Resilience, February 8, 2023

Show Headline
Responder Resilience
Show Sub Headline
Guest, Denise Beard, Certified Peer Support Facilitator

Guest, Denise Beard, Certified Peer Support Facilitator

Headlined Show, Responder Resilience February 8, 2023

Broadcast Date

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Denise Beard, who began in EMS in 1992.  In 2017 Denise decided to retire from her career as a medical assistant and move to Canada with her spouse. During her time in Canada, Denise began working with Provincial and National organizations for Peer Support.  We explore the pitfalls of burnout and compassion fatigue, what happens after you leave EMS, and how to move forward into a new mission and purpose after being a first responder.

 

Guest, Denise Beard

Guest Name
Denise Beard
Guest Occupation
Certified Peer Support Facilitator
Guest Biography

Denise began in EMS in 1992, volunteering with New Canaan EMS from 1992-2008. In 2004, Denise began working as a Medical/ Surgical Assistant for a private Otolaryngology practice in Greenwich, Ct. She was there until 2012, when she began working at Danbury Hospital as a Medical Assistant in the Oncology department. In 2017, Denise, along with her then partner and now husband Peter, made the decision to retire and move to Canada where Peter was from, in order to spend time with his aging father. It was during her time in Canada that Denise began working with Provincial and National organizations for Peer Support.

Responder Resilience

Step into the world of real-life heroes with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and law enforcement professionals. 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. Explore topics of mental and physical wellness with emergency services thought leaders, and get ready to be inspired and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and resilience of our responders.
/article-feed.xml/98037
Weekly Show
Schedule Station
BBS Station 1
Schedule Broadcast Day
Wednesday
Starts
6:00 pm CT
Ends
6:55 pm CT
0 Following