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.Listen now on Apple and Spotify, or visit firstlinefaith.com for more. Follow @ChiefBrianLuscomb for more on servant leadership and faith in action.00:00 Introduction and Key Takeaways01:04 Guest Introduction and Background02:05 Early Aspirations and Firefighting Journey03:53 Career Beginnings and Mentorship08:37 Injury and Its Aftermath16:40 Struggles and Recovery22:07 Finding Purpose After Injury28:19 A Firefighter's Faith and Resilience30:00 Creating Firefighter Ministries30:46 Challenges of Connecting Resources31:20 The Birth of the Task Force33:59 Partnership with the State Fire Marshal's Office36:05 National Expansion and Recognition37:02 The Impact of Catastrophic Events41:48 Mental Health and Post-Traumatic Stress48:19 Addressing the Rising Suicide Rates53:30 Advice for Firefighter Organizations56:28 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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