S5 E26 From Ashes To Insights: Untold Stories Of Fire Marshals with Guest Erik Mickelsen

Join us in this smoldering episode as we sit down with Erik Mickelsen, a seasoned Investigator from the Franklin Township Fire Marshals Office and Somerset County Fire Investigation Unit. With nearly two decades of experience, Erik delves into the essential role of the Fire Marshal, offering a unique perspective on fire scenes that differs from that of on-the-ground firefighters.We tackle the emotional complexities of investigating Line-of-Duty Deaths (LODD) and the critical importance of mental health in this field. Erik shares his coping strategies and discusses the hidden stress of fire code enforcement. From understanding the weight of loss to identifying emotional triggers, this conversation sheds light on the resilience required in fire investigation.This episode is also made possible by Circl Brain:                                                                    Website: https://www.circlbrain.com/                                                                                  Contact: [email protected] to the CRACKYL App:Get the Free CRACKYL App!This episode is made possible by First Responder Center for Excellence:Website: https://firstrespondercenter.org/Contact Erik MickelsenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-mickelsen-iaai-cfi-ect-nafi-cfei-463a101aContact Responder Resilience:Phone: +1 844-344-6655Email: [email protected] website with past episodes and more: https://www.respondertv.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ResponderResilienceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responder-resilience-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respondertv/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/responderTV/