Episode 39 - Dustin Hawkins

Dustin Hawkins has been to hell and back both physically and mentally. We talk about his critical injuries, PTSD, near suicide and the future of mental wellness in first responders: Red Line Rescue.

Dustin Hawkins has been serving as a Firefighter for Indian River County fire rescue since 2002 and currently holds the rank of Engineer. Dustin has been dedicated to the Dive team since 2003 with multiple disciplines within the field. He has been a active member of the department’s Honor Guard since its inception in 2004. Dustin is also serves as the department Chaplain as well as the Local 2201 Chaplain.

Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative website:

http://floridafirefightersafety.org/

Book recommended:

The Art of Happiness - The Dalai Lama

Movie recommended:

Benjamin Button.