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Pass the salt

First responders are a unique group to say the least. Most of us fit into a box when described(Type “A” personality, Committed to safety of others, self sacrificing, brave, strong moral compass ect..) But how do others that work with us, or live with us describe us? Have you ever heard of someone and the way they are described is “they are salty, they are angry, they seem like they hate every run that comes in, they are burnt out”. Almost all of us get into this profession to help others, we…See More

Feb 16, 2022

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Lives in:: Houston Texas

Department:: Houston Fire

Title/rank:: Firefighter Paramedic

Years of public service:: 11

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Professional Qualifications:: Has worked in the service for 11years, from the volunteer firefighter rank to the rank of battalion chief. Has also held positions as head of the quartermaster division, ems liaison, and training division. Deployed on multiple type I incidents.

Topics you provide training for:: Mental Health, Marital, Fire Dynamics

Areas of expertise:: EMS, Rescue, Truck Company Operations, Mental Health, PPE, Fire Dynamics

Bio:: Cody is an eleven year veteran of the fire service, he has held positions from volunteer through the Battalion Chief rank. He currently works for Houston Fire Department assigned as a firefighter paramedic in District 46. Cody is a member of the Houston Fire Department water strike team, outside Houston has deployed on multiple type I incidents from wildland fires to flood and swift water events. Cody and his wife Kayla who is an EMT-I currently teach a workshop for first responders and their spouses together to help with marital solutions called triage marriage.

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Pass the salt

First responders are a unique group to say the least. Most of us fit into a box when described

(Type “A” personality, Committed to safety of others, self sacrificing, brave, strong moral compass ect..) But how do others that work with us, or live with us describe us? Have you ever heard of someone and the way they are described is “they are salty, they are angry, they seem like they hate every run that comes in, they are burnt out”. Almost all of us get into this profession to help…

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Posted on February 16, 2022 at 2:05pm

Triage For Marriage

What is marriage? Webster’s dictionary defines marriage as, the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship. Partners, remember that. It also states that marriage is a combination or mixture of two or more elements. For example “a marriage of jazz, pop, blues, and gospel.” This sounds more like a marriage than anything…

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