Chris’s journey shows him after seeing years of gruesome traffic accidents and senseless deaths that are alcohol related, he is left asking, “how could you do this?” He begins to lose his confidence; he becomes mad at the world, then bitter, and finally mad at God. He slowly realizes that you can...

Darren thought he had this job down pat. He never suffered from anxiety or PTSD. He made fun of the other firefighters who suffered with the disease. He was asked one day, do you think you can go out on calls that turn out to be the worst day in someone’s life and not stay “normal?” One night Dar...

Phil tells us about a call about a baby boy drowning in a pool. He begins to give CPR and the baby throws up; a good sign. Phil finds out later the baby didn’t make it. He never tells anyone. The biggest mistake is handle the situation in silence and so begins the vicious cycle of isolation. The ...

Mike shares how he and many firefighters journey alone as the countless calls begin to add up, taking their toll in their lives. From injury that turn into substance abuse, then to alcoholism, and finally suicide. Mike learns that breaking down the communication wall is when God can really begin ...

Bob arrives at the firehouse on the day of the big earthquake. There is no power at the firehouse and he manages to get the huge doors up to get the trucks out. They receive a call that a house had fallen off the hillside. They meet the mother and father and see they’re ok but their 4-year-old da...

They say there is a thin line between, begin a police officer and a criminal. God was molding Rick from the very beginning of his career even while he was doing ungodly things. God was helping Rick navigate through temptations; falling short, letting emotions get the better of him. God was consta...

Scott’s imaginary backpack begins to fill up with little rocks, some larger rocks with every call. Over the timespan of a career the weight of the backpack can bring you to your breaking point. It’s at this point Scott decides to accept Jesus as his savior. He begins to see God in his work place ...

Ken’s nickname was “Tin Man” because he didn’t seem to have a heart. He was able to compartmentalize his emotions. He would focus on the moment and was able to move on seemingly without feeling. He remembers a call where two children burned to death while strapped in their car seats. Years later ...

Ross hears a #1033 Call over the radio. An officer has been shot multiple times with a high caliber rifle. He was unable to return fire and has succumbed to his injuries. Ross has 5 hours more before his shift ends. He goes home and is so effected that he resigns after 10 years with the Sheriff’s...

There are calls you cannot un-see, and an entire family’s life is altered for the rest of their lives. No one is immune to the PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide that the Marines experience. Chris found himself bottling up his emotions and felt like a pressure cooker ready to blow. He learned...