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What happens when the alarm goes quiet and the firefighter's shift ends? For many first responders, that's when their second (or third) career begins. This revealing conversation with Captain Travis Burton and entrepreneur Ben Gochberg explores the hidden reality of firefighters who balance emergency responses with multiple business ventures.
Captain Burton, who manages a farm, FedEx franchise, and concrete business on his days off, shares candid insights into how he compartmentalizes the intense stress of emergency scenes versus business challenges. Ben brings his unique perspective from transitioning from banking to entrepreneurship while maintaining his passion for first responder work.
The discussion delves deep into mental resilience strategies that apply universally—whether you're processing a traumatic call or navigating business setbacks. Their framework for distinguishing between different types of stress offers a practical approach anyone can implement.
Perhaps most valuable is their exploration of identity and purpose. Knowing your "why" and building meaningful relationships provides the stability needed to weather life's emergencies, both literal and metaphorical.
Through "kitchen table talk," they reveal how informal conversations among crew members create the space for processing trauma, normalizing emotional responses, and strengthening the bonds that make the firefighting brotherhood so powerful. This same vulnerability and authenticity proves equally valuable in business relationships.
Whether you're juggling multiple careers, managing teams through difficult circumstances, or simply seeking better work-life perspective, the wisdom shared here transcends professions.

Thank you for joining us for another episode of our Firefighter Support podcast, where our mission is to empower firefighters to strengthen their resiliency through mental wellness, physical health, and human connection. This podcast is available across any platform where you can find podcasts, including YouTube.
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