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First Responder Health & Wellness

Breakout Track One

This track is dedicated to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of those who serve on the front lines. Designed for firefighters, EMS professionals, chaplains, and their families, our sessions focus on the real-world challenges first responders face both on and off duty.  Whether you're looking to better care for yourself, your agency, or your family, this track offers practical tools, expert insight, and a community that understands the unique toll of the job—and the strength it takes to keep showing up.
 

Topics Include:

Instructors
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Dr. Brittany Hollerbach

Associate Scientist

NDRI

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Daniel DeGryse

Consultant, Recovery Ways
Battalion Chief, Chicago Fire Dept. (Retired)

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Karen Yates

Nursing Clinical Coordinator-Injury Prevention Coordinator & EMS Liaison
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

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Dr. Alan Taylor

Cardiologist
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

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Brandon Dreiman

Behavioral Health Specialist
ProTeam Wellness

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Dr. Jenna Yentes

Associate Professor
Texas A&M University

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Dr. Sara Jahnke

Director, Senior ScientistCenter for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research - NDRI-USA, Inc.

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Dr. Marc Kruse

Psychologist
Austin Fire and Austin-Travis County EMS 

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Response Commander
Texas LODD Task Force

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Chris Muscle

Firefighter Paramedic
McKinney Fire Department

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Stephanie White

Firefighter/Paramedic
Managing Editor, Firefighter Nation

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Dr. Jason Moats

Director, USA Center for Rural Public Health Preparedness

Texas A&M University

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