How to implement mental health and wellness support into your agency's culture

Our co-hosts sit down with Burnsville Fire Department Chief BJ Jungmann, who discusses how to support mental health and wellness for first responders

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In this episode, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson sit down with Burnsville Fire Department Chief BJ Jungmann, who discusses how to develop a department culture that supports mental health and wellness.

Chief Jungmann talks about how to implement changes to the culture in an organization and the importance of having an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that aligns with the needs of public safety personnel.

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Inside EMS is a weekly podcast delivering industry news and hot topics to EMS personnel. Every Friday, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson, discuss EMS life through good-natured banter and expert perspectives. Cebollero, now an executive leadership coach, is a former EMS chief, while Louisiana-based Grayson is a critical care paramedic and respected EMS educator. Their vehicle for delivering the news and know how is that of two medics sitting on the truck between calls. Their mission is to make all listeners, EMS insiders.

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