APS Radio: A Raw Journey Through Trauma, Faith, and Healing

In the latest episode of APS Radio, Jim Burneka sits down with Jason Sautel, author of the memoir The Rescuer. Sautel opens up about his turbulent career in the fire service, the scars left by trauma, and the turning point that compelled him to share his story. They discuss the challenges of confronting PTSD, the struggle to break old firehouse stigmas, and the power of vulnerability in sparking honest conversations.
Sautel also shares how his faith shapes his approach to healing while acknowledging that each firefighter’s toolbox looks different. The conversation dives deep into the realities of firefighting, from harrowing calls to moments of lightness like surfing among great white sharks.

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