Running Toward the Fire: Los Angeles County Fire Department Captain Eric Eastlund
About this episode
In this episode, Jason Carrasco interviews Captain Eric Eastlund about his experiences in firefighting and responding to crises.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Finding Your Voice, I sit down with Los Angeles County Fire Department Captain Eric Eastlund, a leader, a servant to his community, and a man who understands what it means to show up in the middle of chaos. Eric shares what it’s like to live a life of constant response, running toward crisis when others are running away. From his experiences during the Altadena Fires to the everyday realities of being continuously exposed to trauma, he opens up about the em...
People in this episode
Host: Jason Carrasco
Guest: Eric Eastlund
Topics covered
- firefighting
- community service
- trauma response
- leadership
- crisis management
Keywords
- fire department
- Eric Eastlund
- trauma
- Altadena Fires
- community leadership
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Los Angeles County Fire Department
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