Podcast
Beyond the Headlines
Beyond the Headlines explores firefighter career development, fire department culture, mental health, and wellness through conversations with the authors behind Firefighter Nation’s most relevant stories. Host Chris Marella interviews firefighters, experts, and contributors to dig deeper into topics such as ADHD in the fire service, professional growth, department culture, and the challenges firefighters face on and off the job.
Beyond the Headlines is produced by Firefighter Nation.
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- Episodes
- 1
- Typical length
- 35 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
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35 min
Firehouse Dogs: How a Station Dog Can Support Firefighter Wellness
Show notes
Some firehouses have a four-legged member of the crew. Keith Shields explains why station dogs matter.
On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Shields discusses the role of station dogs in the fire service, from building crew camaraderie to providing companionship during long shifts. From stray dogs that find a home at the station to established station dog programs, this conversation explores how dogs become part of the crew and their place in discussions about firefighter wellness, stress, and mental health.
Link to Keith Shields’ article: https://www.firefighternation.com/health-wellness/firefighter-mental-health/more-than-a-mascot-why-fire-departments-should-seriously-consider-a-24-7-station-dog/
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