In this conversation, Eric Johnson shares his journey from being an EMT to a police officer, highlighting the challenges and rewards of working in public safety. He discusses the founding of Supporting Heroes, an organization dedicated to providing immediate support to families of fallen first responders. The conversation emphasizes the importance of compassion, community support, and the need for financial assistance in times of grief. Eric also outlines how Supporting Heroes operates, the significance of national memorial services, and how individuals can get involved to support the cause.

In this conversation, Tyler and Pastor Stu Kruse explore the journey of faith, the challenges of ministry, and the resurgence of spirituality in the wake of COVID-19. They discuss how faith can bring healing, especially when evil seems to be running rampant all around us. The dialogue also touches on interpreting the Old Testament, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the problem of evil, ultimately emphasizing the transformative power of faith in everyday life.

In this conversation, Joe Martin, a fire chief with over 20 years of experience, shares his journey into public safety and the fire service. He discusses the challenges faced by fire departments, including staffing shortages and funding issues exacerbated by Indiana Senate Bill 1. Joe emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness and peer support initiatives for first responders. He reflects on the emotional resilience required to handle traumatic calls and the significance of celebrating wins in the fire service. The conversation highlights the need for compassion in public safety and the future aspirations for improving mental health support within the fire service.

Indiana Senate Bill 1 - https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/1/details

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In this conversation, Tyler interviews Stephanie Bourounis, who shares her journey from nursing to entrepreneurship in the restaurant industry. She discusses her early aspirations, the challenges she faced with cancer, and how her experiences shaped her career path. Stephanie elaborates on the growth of their family business, Cosmos, and the expansion into Salvatore's, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. She emphasizes the importance of faith, teamwork, and community service in their success, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Want more access? Join our Patreon account! You'll get behind the scene access, know who the guests are before anyone else, discounts on merchandise, and so much more! Link below! And.... IT'S FREE!Website - debriefwithtyler.comFacebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?..⁠.Instagram - @The_Debrief_Tyler_BurnsTikTok - @thedebrieftylerburnsPatreon - patreon.com/DebriefwithtylerLifeline - 988lifeline.org

Why is it that when we go through an academy, or we are getting a degree (Paramedic school, nursing school, etc.) no one tells us things to prepare for ahead of time?

Obviously it's difficult. It's one of those situations where you don't know how you're going to feel, until you've been in that situation first hand. But there are still tools we can give to people to help prepare them for the future. These tools can be used to help yourself, and others. Let's Debrief on this...

In this episode, Tyler Burns and Cody Randall engage in a deep conversation with Danny Cupples, a critical care paramedic and cold case investigator. They discuss the challenges faced by first responders, the importance of mental health, and the innovative Locator 911 system designed to help emergency services locate individuals in need. Danny shares his personal journey, the impact of community support, and the significance of open communication in addressing mental health issues within the emergency services. The conversation highlights the need for awareness and proactive measures to support those in high-stress professions.

This episode we speak with Robin Powers about the struggles her family went through when her daughter was addicted to Heroin. It's difficult as members of public safety, to remember that people who suffer from drug addiction are human. They have families, they have people who care about them. Yes, initially drug addiction is a choice, but it gets to a point where it's no longer a choice, it's now a way to survive.

Unfortunately, my co-host/side-kick had to work this week. So this one is back to the basics while interviewing Brandon! Brandon comes from a family in public safety, and his mom as a mental health expert. We discussed and shared stories from my time working in the prison, and how being a correctional officer has affected him. Brandon also discusses life as a volunteer firefighter, and shares stories of what he remembers when his dad would leave for calls growing up.

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