A Partner’s Perspective: Supporting Firefighters In Their Battle For Water Safety

A Partner’s Perspective: Supporting Firefighters in Their Battle for Water Safety - Ep. 3

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A Partner’s Perspective: Supporting Firefighters in Their Battle for Water Safety - Ep. 3

Go beyond the uniform and discover what it really takes to stand beside a hero. In this episode, Debbie Anne Turnbull MBE interviews Julie Gowland Richardson about the reality of supporting a firefighter whose passion was born from tragedy.

The rarely seen challenges faced by the families behind frontline heroes
How Julie supported her husband Tommy's transition from firefighting to water safety advocacy
Managing the emotional and psychological impact of high-risk emergency service careers
Real-life stories of water safety innovation and community outreach
Practical advice for partners and families of emergency service workers

Chapters

00:00 "Supportive Presence"

06:13 "Unexpected Growth of Community Program"

09:54 Engaging Water Safety for Kids

12:46 Passionate Fire Service Advocate

15:46 Firefighter Mental Challenges

20:17 "Transition to Full-Time Safety Role"

23:54 Supportive Friendship Advice

27:29 Perseverance and Passion's Legacy

29:02 "Empower and Share: Connect Today"

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