Taking the cape off: how to lead through mental illness, unimaginable grief and loss by patrick j. kenny

I’m recommending this book, but in audiobook form. Retired Fire Chief Patrick Kenny’s story is heartbreaking, honest, inspirational, optimistic, and a call to action. And every bit of that comes through as Chief Kenny reads his book. And I’ll admit that parts of the story gave me the “eye sweats.”

Mental illness and suicide are problems within the fire service; not just for the firefighters who suffer, but also how we, as firefighters, treat those we respond to who are suffering. Chief Kenny tackles both of those problems with strategies and tactics that can help you or someone you know who is suffering.

Recommended for all ranks