Ep017: Ben Vernon – There Is A Light At The End Of The Tunnel

On June 24, 2015, Ben’s life changed. While responding to a “routine medical assistance” call, he was stabbed multiple times by a bystander. The incident and the ensuing ordeal left Ben with a changed perspective. Ben shares his story so that others, who may be going through a similar situation, can know that what they are experiencing is not their fault and that they are not alone. He wants others to know the impact this kind of event can have on a person, and how best to help someone who is going through a crisis. “Are you a First Responder? Then you are in the definition of PTSD.” Ben has served the citizens of San Diego as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Rescue Department for 10 years and is a member of the Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Teams. He is also on the FEMA California Task Force Eight Urban Search and Rescue Team (CA-TF8) and holds five specialist positions on the team: Rescue Specialist, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Technical Search Specialist, Communications Specialist, and Medical Specialist. Ben also teaches Emergency Medical Technician courses at the Miramar Community College and in the San Diego Fire Rescue Academy. He enjoys working on his Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in Automotive Repair. Ben is an avid scuba diver and rock climber and lives with his wife, Lisa, in the city of Temecula. Ben continues to serve his community and is currently assigned to Station 14, in North Park, San Diego. Learn more about Ben here: http://benvernon.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.vernon.108 — Find out more at http://rescuetherescuer.com — Show sponsors: Recovery Innovators – In today’s busy world it is more important than ever to establish yourself as an expert. Gain the instant trust of your prospects and clients as a respected Addictions Authority: http://recoveryinnovators.com The Addictions Academy – The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/ Hassle-Free Books – You have a message to share, it shouldn’t be so difficult to get it out to the world. Become an author in a little as 45 days: http://hasslefreebooks.com