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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 1H 39M

When the Job Becomes Your Identity | A Firefighter’s Turning Point

from The First Responder Wellness Podcast · host First Responder Wellness

In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Chris Logan talks with Tom Crewse, Retired Battalion Chief, program alumnus, and now an employee at First Responder Wellness.Tom shares what it looked like to grow up believing your value is tied to work, how that mindset shaped him in the fire service, and what it cost in life outside the job. He also opens up about the moment he finally had to be honest with himself, and the turning points that helped him rebuild from the inside out.Today, Tom works with alumni and runs groups at FRW, using his story to help other first responders find a healthier path forward.For confidential support, or simply to learn more with no commitment, contact us:https://www.firstresponder-wellness.com/888-443-4898

In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Chris Logan talks with Tom Crewse, Retired Battalion Chief, program alumnus, and now an employee at First Responder Wellness. Tom shares what it looked like to grow up believing your value is tied to work, how that mindset shaped him in the fire service, and what it cost in life outside the job. He also opens up about the moment he finally had to be honest with himself, and the turning points that helped him rebuild from the inside out....

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