Episode 1881: Firefighter Wellness Radio

Mark Guest tonight is Steve Redman and Nick Bauer from  the Institute for Responder Wellness and Code 4 Northwest. Code 4 Northwest is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, whose mission is to assist first responders and families who need mental health support from the impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and substance abuse thru their crisis response and referral line.

Mark Lamplugh is a fourth-generation firefighter and former captain with the Lower Chichester (PA) Fire Company. He was the Chief Executive Officer with 360 Wellness Inc. (http://www.360wellness.org/) and now working with Institute for Responder Wellness and Deer Hollow Recovery with their First Responder Trauma program.  Lamplugh is also nationally recognized in Crisis Stress Intervention through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He has helped hundreds of firefighters, police officers, veterans, EMS personnel, and civilians nationwide find help for addiction, alcoholism, PTSD, and mental health support. He can be reached for comment at mark@360wellness.org.