On-call pressures with Scottish FRS
10/16/23 • 15 min
We hear from a group of on-call firefighters, based at Pitlochry Fire Station in Scotland, as they discuss the unique pressures on-call firefighters face and the toll they can have on their mental health, as well as the difficulties of juggling their work with family life.
We hear from a group of on-call firefighters, based at Pitlochry Fire Station in Scotland, as they discuss the unique pressures on-call firefighters face and the toll they can have on their mental health, as well as the difficulties of juggling their work with family life.
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Conversations on men's health with Dean, Gee, and George
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Rebecca, our Content Editor, brings you candid conversations with three beneficiaries of Fire Fighters Charity, each sharing their personal journeys through mental health challenges and physical health battles.
First, we hear from Dean, a firefighter with London Fire Brigade, who opens up about his own mental health challenges and the stigma surrounding men's mental health in the emergency services. Dean shares how his experiences led to the creation of Walk and Talk 999, a support network aimed at encouraging open dialogue among male colleagues.
Next, Gee from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service recounts his mental health journey and how reaching out for support made a significant difference to his recovery. He emphasises the importance of recognising early signs and the value of proactive mental health education.
Finally, we chat with George from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, who bravely shares his journey through a testicular cancer diagnosis and recovery. George highlights the need for men to be vigilant about their physical health and the benefits of seeking support during challenging times.
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Chapters
00:00:00 " Welcome to Shout! Podcast
00:01:12 " Dean's story
00:09:54 " Mental health stigma
00:12:12 " Getting help before you need it
00:17:05 " Gee's story
00:20:41 " Reaching out for help
00:29:54 " George's story
00:33:56 " Coping mechanisms
00:34:57 " Spreading awareness of testicular cancer among men
00:38:32 " Talking to others affected by cancer
00:40:23 " Get in touch with Shout! Podcast
Important links
- Find out more about Fire Fighters Charity: www.firefighterscharity.org.uk
- Seek support from Fire Fighters Charity: www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/need-help or call the Support Line directly on: 0800 3898820.
- Find out more about the Reset Programme: www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/reset
- Get in touch with the show by emailing: [email protected]
- Read the full transcript: https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/shout-mens-health
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