Humanizing First Responders with James Geering

In this episode, Nico Lagan interviews James Geering, an experienced firefighter, author and host of the Behind the Shield podcast, about the challenges faced by first responders.
They discuss issues like the lack of public appreciation, political impact on their work, and inadequate training and staffing.
Geering emphasizes the need for systemic changes, better training, and increased support to improve the well-being and effectiveness of first responders. Both Lagan and Geering advocate for greater public education and the importance of storytelling to highlight the vital roles that first responders play in communities. They also touch on the need for societal and health improvements to reduce the burden on emergency services.