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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 4 MIN

Retired Firefighter's Struggle with Mental Health

from The Blue Line Voice-Blood, Sand & Smoke · host The Blue Line Voice-Blood, Sand & Smoke

Retired firefighter Frank Docimo Sr. opens up about the mental health toll of nearly four decades in the fire service, the struggle to find help, and the frustration of being pushed out instead of supported.In this clip, Frank talks about EAP, recovery, medication, anger, leadership failures, and the hard reality many first responders face when they finally admit they need help. This is an honest conversation about what happens after the calls are over — and why departments need to do better for the people who gave everything to the job.Part of The Blue Line Voice: Blood, Sand & Smoke — real stories from those who served, survived, and kept going.Guest LinksDocimo & Associates LLC: https://docimoandassociates.comSaving a Life in Reverse: https://savingalifeinreverse.comFrank Docimo on Facebook: https://facebook.com/frankdocimo#FirefighterMentalHealth #FirstResponders #PTSDAwareness #FireService #MentalHealthMatters #RetiredFirefighter #TheBlueLineVoice #SavingALifeInReverse

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