Forging Healing for First Responders

from Fire Headlines · host Western Fire Chiefs Association

In this episode of Fire Headlines, host Samantha Didion and Chief Ken Kehmna explore a unique program called Industrial Artistic and Creative Therapy (IACT), designed to help first responders and veterans cope with PTSD and stress through blacksmithing. They discuss how this creative therapy provides a therapeutic outlet and offers participants the chance to develop new skills while connecting with others who share similar struggles. Chief Kehmna shares how this hands-on approach can significantly impact mental well-being.

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Explore the healing power of blacksmithing for first responders on the latest episode of WFCA’s Fire Headlines Podcast.

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