Jason Corthell
Assistant Chief | Speaker | Wellness/Fitness Director | Author
Jason Corthell is an Assistant Fire Chief with Cypress Creek Fire Department, a fourth-generation firefighter, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, author, and nationally recognized speaker on first responder mental health and leadership. With more than 20 years in the fire service, Jason has dedicated much of his career to building practical wellness programs, strengthening peer support teams, and helping emergency responders navigate trauma, burnout, and organizational stress. He is also the founder of Ironclad Wellness and serves on the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Health and Wellness Committee.
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Oct. 14, 2026
S6 E41 Building A Fire Service Wellness Program: Jason Corthell, Asst. Chief
How do you build a fire service wellness program, and what does it actually cost? In this Visionary Leaders episode of Responder Resilience, Assistant Chief Jason Corthell of Cypress Creek Fire Department explains how his team built a program on three pillars (chaplaincy, peer support, and professional counseling) and why it costs far less than most chiefs assume.
Guest: Jason Corthell
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June 21, 2023
Mental Health Mayday—Building Your New Emotional Wellness Program | S3 E25
Don't miss our latest episode of Responder Resilience! Our guest, Jason Corthell, Director of Ironclad Wellness, Division Chief of Training, and Emergency Services District 13, shares his personal story of overcoming post traumatic stress and addiction. He has created a groundbreaking emotional wellness program for first responders, and is dedicated to providing them with the help they need.
Guest: Jason Corthell