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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.
Join us on the latest episode of Responder Resilience as we speak with Jason Corthell, the Director of Ironclad Wellness and Division Chief of Training at Harris County TX Emergency Services District 13. In this episode, Jason shares his personal experiences with post traumatic stress and addiction, which stem from being inside a structural collapse at a working fire.
He has since created a groundbreaking Emotional Wellness program, equipped with standard operating procedures, standard operating guidelines and other documentation, to help first responders overcome the mental health challenges they may face.
Through his website, https://www.ironcladwellness.com, Jason has influenced many others to take up the cause of providing emotional support to first responders in their pursuit to maintain optimal mental health. Don't miss this insightful episode of Responder Resilience!
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.
