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Real Stories. Real Struggles. Real Strength. The First Alarm: Family First Podcast brings raw, honest conversations to the forefront — conversations about mental health, resilience, and the real-life experiences of those who serve and those who love them. Hosted by Carolyn Acosta and Jen Herrera, the podcast shines a light on the voices of first responders, military members, their families, and the professionals who support them. Carolyn, widow of a firefighter and founder of the First Alarm Foundation, and Jen, the wife and daughter of firefighters, share a deep understanding of the sacrifices, challenges, and triumphs that come with life in the first responder community. Together, they create a safe space where stories of courage, loss, healing, and hope can be heard — reminding us that even in the hardest moments, none of us are alone.
First Alarm: Family First Podcast
Why It Matters
Every story shared helps raise awareness, foster understanding, and bring healing to others walking a similar path. By speaking openly about our experiences, we remind one another that strength isn’t the absence of struggle — it’s the courage to keep going. Encourage honest conversations about trauma, wellness, and recovery Highlight resilience in those who serve and the families who stand beside them Inspire community action to strengthen mental health support systems
Every story shared helps raise awareness, foster understanding, and bring healing to others walking a similar path. By speaking openly about our experiences, we remind one another that strength isn’t the absence of struggle — it’s the courage to keep going. Encourage honest conversations about trauma, wellness, and recovery Highlight resilience in those who serve and the families who stand beside them Inspire community action to strengthen mental health support systems
How Can We Help?
The First Alarm Foundation stands out in prevention, awareness, and breaking stigma with these unique features:
Tailored Prevention:
We design prevention strategies specifically for first responders, including stress management and early intervention tools.
Focused Awareness / Relevant Education:
Our awareness campaigns target the specific mental health challenges faced by different types of first responders, using real-life stories for greater impact.
Effective Stigma-Breaking:
We work to change the culture within emergency services, promoting openness about mental health through training and peer support networks.
Strong Partnerships:
We collaborate with emergency service leaders and other organizations to integrate mental health support into their practices and advocate for systemic change.
Our approach combines these elements to create a supportive, stigma-free environment for first responders and their families.
To learn more about the Services we offer, visit of Services Section.
To learn more about the Services we offer, visit of Services Section.
How Can You Help?
Donations to the First Alarm Foundation support our key programs, provide funds for other initiatives for first responders and allow the Foundation to accomplish our mission of serving and honoring first responders and their families and building appreciation and respect for their work.
Please help if you can.
Please help if you can.
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If you would like more information about the First Alarm Foundation, sponsorship opportunities or volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
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