270: The Trauma Backpack: Why "I’m Good" is a Lie with Capt. David Hoy

About this episode

Captain David Hoy discusses the impact of critical incidents on mental health and the importance of proper reintegration for first responders.

Guest: Captain David Hoy (Edmonton Fire Rescue Services) How we handle the first 24 to 72 hours after a critical incident determines whether a call becomes a "memory" or a "trauma." In this episode, Nole and Kevin sit down with David Hoy, a 20-year fire captain and peer support specialist from the "Great White North" of Edmonton, Alberta. Dave breaks down the "Gold Standard" of reintegration, a program that has led to a 75% reduction in long-term mental health claims, and shares the five phys...

People in this episode

Hosts: Nole Lilley, Kevin Welsh

Guest: Captain David Hoy

Topics covered

• mental health
• trauma
• firefighter support
• reintegration
• critical incidents

Keywords

• trauma backpack
• mental health claims
• fire captain
• peer support
• Gold Standard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Edmonton Fire Rescue Services

Places: Edmonton, Great White North

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