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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 50 MIN

You Can't Just Pack It Away with Captain Thomas Varady

from Firebreak Media · host Bella Media

The grief support group had a curriculum, an instructor, and a chapter one. He lasted about ten minutes before standing up and telling the room he'd be at Wingstop, first round on him, if anyone wanted to come talk. The instructor asked him to leave. He was already going.Captain Thomas Varady of South Montgomery County Fire Department makes the case for ditching formal programs in favor of real human connection, challenges fire chiefs across Montgomery County to let him come speak to their rookie classes, and shares the motto he lives by: how will history remember you.RESOURCES:IRONCLAD WELLNESSJason Corthellhttps://ironcladwellness.comLEADERSHIP WON BLOGHave confidential conversations about your struggles today.https://ironcladwellness.com/leadersh...GRACE & GUIDANCELona Snellhttps://www.elevateyourlifecounseling...832-242-9970CARRERA COUNSELING SERVICESPriscilla Carrerahttps://carreracounseling.com281-222-62471st Response ClinicDesi & Jerry Bittnerhttps://frfclinic.com936-231-8610🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more stories from the front lines of the fire service.📲 CONNECT WITH US / TELL US YOUR [email protected]://www.bellamedia.comhttps://www.bellamedia.com/firebreakFB + IG: @bella.media.txWe excited to collaborate with Jason Tharp with FD Social as a media partner.https://[email protected] Varady | Captain Community Risk Reduction | MCESD8 | South Montgomery County Fire Department | firefighter mental health | first responder peer support | fire service culture | firefighter suicide prevention | Grace and Guidance | Lana Snell | FireBreak podcast | Bella Media | Montgomery County fire departments | firefighter wellness | first responder outreach

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