In this special episode, our host Captain Jamie Kavanaugh jumps to the other side of the microphone to share his personal story including a harrowing attempted rescue story and how that experience helped to change his life in awful and subsequently wonderful ways. Growing through adversity is the order of the day as he shares his perspective on finding work-life balance and discovering the importance of peer support in the fire service.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team.

From intense calls to practical jokes, Retired Captain Corey Lovern used it all to bond his crew together. Lovern shares his amazing personality, humor, and ability to create connections in his crew. Many things changed throughout his long career, but one constant was Captain Lovern's proactive, fun-loving leadership style.

Inspire Performance

Can the modern leader invest time and energy in employee engagement and mentorship? Executive coach and consultant Melanie Hall explains how to devote ourselves to what is the highest and best use of our time. Join us for a recap of the gems gathered from a seminar presented to City of Grand Junction leaders.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.