Firefighters Global Consulting – Behind The Smoke
Firefighters Global Consulting - Behind The Smoke
Podcast Description
Welcome to FGC - Behind The Smoke, the podcast that guides aspiring & current firefighters through every step of their career journey. Join us for expert insights, tips, and advice on a myriad of topics such as recruitment & outreach, job market trends, interview prep, physical, skills, ride-alongs, probation and more. All designed to help you succeed in the firefighting industry! The content shared is for informational purposes only and does not represent or reflect the views, policies, or procedures of any specific fire department, including our own.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a variety of themes relevant to the firefighting community, including recruitment, mental health, physical training, and career progression. Examples of episodes include a deep dive into the firefighter application process, mental health conversations like those with Sachin Latti, and practical tips such as '5 + 1 Interview Questions you can't hesitate on' and 'Firefighter Resume Dos and Don'ts'.
Welcome to FGC – Behind The Smoke, the podcast that guides aspiring & current firefighters through every step of their career journey. Join us for expert insights, tips, and advice on a myriad of topics such as recruitment & outreach, job market trends, interview prep, physical, skills, ride-alongs, probation and more. All designed to help you succeed in the firefighting industry! The content shared is for informational purposes only and does not represent or reflect the views, policies, or procedures of any specific fire department, including our own.
Matt Johnston is a full-time fire officer and the CEO of First Responder Health Services (FRH). A trained mental health clinician, Matt co-founded the Occupational Awareness Training (OAT) Program in 2017 following a cluster of suicides within the fire service.
The OAT Program focuses on upstream mental health training for frontline workers and currently supports more than 10,000 participants across British Columbia.
Combining 25 years of training in the mental health field with firsthand experience responding to nearly 5,000 emergency calls, Matt develops evidence-informed programs aimed at strengthening mental wellness and reducing suicide risk among first responders. Since founding FRH, the organization’s education platforms have delivered mental health training to over 100,000 users across Canada.
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