How a Mandate Ended a 21-Year Career: Firefighter’s Story | David Dahlin #85 #firefighterstory #firefighterwellness #firstrespondermentalhealth
In this candid episode of The Wild Chaos Podcast, David Dahlin, a 21-year Seattle firefighter, shares the raw truth behind his career and the impact a mandate had on his life. Please visit our website to get more information: https://wildchaosshow.com/
From saving lives on the job, dealing with fentanyl overdoses, and handling the pressure of street medicine, David provides a first-hand account of the challenges first responders face every day.
David also opens up about the emotional toll of the job, the trauma, and the isolation that often accompanies the role. He talks about the tough decisions, including his refusal of the COVID vaccine on religious grounds, and how it led to his termination. His story touches on the intersection of faith, health, and workplace policies, offering a unique perspective on the personal cost of these decisions.
This episode also explores the realities of compassion fatigue, the rise of fentanyl, and the emotional burden placed on first responders. If you’re a first responder, someone close to one, or anyone who has dealt with workplace mandates or trauma, this episode is a must-listen for its insight and honesty.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Cold Opens: Decomp, Names, And Setup
00:02:30 Why Become A Firefighter
00:07:30 Life On Shift And Decompression
00:12:00 Trucks, Engines, And Real Workflows
00:19:30 Car Fires, Extrication, And Tool Reality
00:26:00 Vehicle Safety, Physics, And Driving Truths
00:35:00 CPR That Works: Myths And Methods
00:45:00 Street Medicine: Overdoses And Narcan
00:53:00 Roadside Risk: Highways And Limited Access
01:01:00 Cats In Trees And Firehouse Misconceptions
01:05:00 Hoarders, Mega Movers, And Heavy Lifts
01:12:00 Decomp Cases And Unthinkable Scenes
01:22:00 Seattle’s Decline: Drugs, Policy, And Culture
01:33:00 Fentanyl Waves, Compassion Fatigue, And Faith
01:45:00 Mandates, Exemptions, And Getting Fired
01:57:00 Lawsuits, Precedents, And The Long Game
02:09:00 Reinvention: Contracting, Integrity, And Grit
02:19:00 Identity, Transition, And Mental Health
02:28:00 Service After Service: Helping A Brother
02:35:00 Advice For Rookies And Closing Reflections
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How a Mandate Ended a 21-Year Career: Firefighter’s Story | David Dahlin #85