Join Wendy Norris as she recounts her incredible journey from childhood dreams of firefighting to surviving a life-altering line-of-duty injury. In this moving conversation, Wendy shares how she found new purpose in the face of devastating physical and emotional loss. Discover how her faith and calling led her to found Firefighter Ministries, pioneer support systems for fallen firefighters’ families, and advocate for mental health and resilience in the fire service.

This powerful episode is a testament to endurance, leadership, and healing through faith.

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00:00 Introduction and Key Takeaways

01:04 Guest Introduction and Background

02:05 Early Aspirations and Firefighting Journey

03:53 Career Beginnings and Mentorship

08:37 Injury and Its Aftermath

16:40 Struggles and Recovery

22:07 Finding Purpose After Injury

28:19 A Firefighter's Faith and Resilience

30:00 Creating Firefighter Ministries

30:46 Challenges of Connecting Resources

31:20 The Birth of the Task Force

33:59 Partnership with the State Fire Marshal's Office

36:05 National Expansion and Recognition

37:02 The Impact of Catastrophic Events

41:48 Mental Health and Post-Traumatic Stress

48:19 Addressing the Rising Suicide Rates

53:30 Advice for Firefighter Organizations

56:28 Conclusion and Future Discussions