Outside the Bay - Episode 4 - Firefighter / Peer Supporter Heith Good
Heith Good is a 22+ year veteran Firefighter-Paramedic serving at Norwich Township in Central Ohio. At Norwich Township, Heith was instrumental in developing the Peer/CISM or Critical Incident Stress Management Program. And In 2017, he became an IAFF-trained Peer Supporter, where he assists departments throughout the United States and Canada in developing their own Peer support programs.
In true-to-Heith fashion, when we contacted him for this interview, he immediately responded by saying ‘YES.’ As you’ll hear, he’s fully-committed, anytime and anywhere, to the well-being of every first responder that he comes into contact with. I have to give a big shout-out to his wife Pamela and their three children- Hayley, Hannah, and maybe the best name ever for a son of a fireman… Blaze! When Heith’s off-duty and a brother or sister in need calls, they share their family time, so I thank you for your sacrifice.
As a first reminder, you can get more info on the OAPFF Peer Support at www.firefightermentalhealth.org/ The page has a full list of peers by district with their direct phone number. If you, or someone you know, needs, or just wants to talk with a trained PEER in absolute confidentiality, please look them up.
IF YOU ARE HAVING A CRISIS AND IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1-800-273-8255. AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.