Don't Lose Yourself

A First Responder's Mental Health Playbook

By: The Salty Paramedic

Narrated by: Scott Mandeville

Journey into the mind of a firefighter/paramedic that has been in public service for 17 years. From witnessing family members actions throughout the job and then becoming a public servant himself, The Salty Paramedic has developed a playbook that has worked for him to navigate this stressful career and balance home and work life to the best of his ability. This book aims to give first responders the tools they need to help maintain good mental health in an extremely tough job.

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Great read

As a first responder, I appreciated this insightful take on mental health while working in this industry. Will definitely recommend to my peers.

Everyone in emergency services should read it at least once

Working as a paramedic for almost 15 years as well as my husband and being a fireman for equally as long we're well versed in the realm of emergency services and the lifestyle in our house. This book brings about some great points that honestly any emergency services personnel should read/listen to. This book holds some valuable information about not losing yourself when you'redeep in the trenches. I'm lucky enough to have a spouse who's been in the same situations I have and understands how it makes your brain work but not everyone has that. This gives some perspective on how to deal with it around people who have never experienced what we do everyday. Great read

What’s your purpose

Love how it makes you think of why we became into this fields and the purpose!! Great book!!

Great tool

This was a great tool to listen to and go back to as you go through this career. You can have take aways if you are a volunteer or career first responder.

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Great Book. I highly recommend. I wish I read this sooner. Everyone going into this line of work should read this book it will definitely help you in the long run.