Code One Support
Practical mental health tools for first responders and their families. Written by a firefighter, army veteran, and trauma peer support practitioner.
When the job follows you home — your family feels it too
THE HANDOVER. Hi Mate, Each week I share a simple idea or tool that helps with the realities of the job. Nothing complicated. Just practical things that fit around shift work, pressure, and unpredictable days. TL;DR (What this email is about) The stress you carry home from a shift doesn't stay with you. It lands on the people around you too, usually without anyone meaning it to happen. This week’s idea You come home flat, wound up, or just somewhere else entirely. You're not trying to bring...
The cost of staying switched on
WEEKLY TOOLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Hi Mate, Each week I share a simple idea or tool that helps with the realities of the job. Nothing complicated. Just practical things that fit around shift work, pressure, and unpredictable days. TL;DR (What this email is about) Staying switched on is a professional requirement. But if your system never gets the signal that the threat has passed, it keeps running the bill long after the shift ends. This week’s idea Being switched on is part of the job...
When the job follows you home
WEEKLY TOOLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Hi Mate, Great to have you here. This weekly email is for firefighters, police, paramedics, first responders, and the people who support them at home. Each week I share a simple tool or idea that can help with the realities of the job. No complicated theory. Just practical things that make sense in the middle of shift work, broken routines, and high-pressure situations. TL;DR (What this email is about) If you ever find yourself still thinking about the job...
You’re Home, But the Job Isn’t.
WEEKLY TOOLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Hi Mate, Great to have you here. This weekly email is for firefighters, police, paramedics, first responders, and the people who support them at home. Each week I share a simple tool or idea that can help with the realities of the job. No complicated theory. Just practical things you can use when your routine is unpredictable and the pressure is part of the role. TL;DR (What this email is about) If you’ve ever been home but still felt like part of you is on...
Days off, still exhausted?
WEEKLY TOOLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Hi Mate, Great to have you here. This weekly email is for firefighters, police, paramedics, first responders, and the people who support them at home. Each week I share a simple tool or idea that can help with the realities of the job. Nothing complicated. Just practical things that fit around shift work, unpredictable calls, and the kind of pressure most people never see. TL;DR (What this email is about) If you’ve ever had a full day off but still felt...
The first 10 minutes after shift matter more than you think
WEEKLY TOOLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Hi Mate, Great to have you here. This weekly email is for firefighters, police, paramedics, first responders, and the people who support them at home. Each week I share a simple tool or idea that can help with the realities of the job. Nothing complicated. Just practical things that fit around shift work, unpredictable calls, and the kind of pressure most people never see. TL;DR (What this email is about) The first few minutes after you get home can shape the...
Tired but Still Wired
WEEKLY TOOLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Hi Friend, Thanks for being here. You’re getting this because you’re a Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, First Responder, or a family member/supporter of someone who is. Each week I'll send a practical tool you can use straight away. Built for shift work, interrupted sleep, and roles where saying “its quiet” means you're about to get busy! TL;DR (What this email is about) If you have ever felt completely exhausted but unable to properly relax, this week...