Tonya Herbert's guest appearances

Tonya Herbert

5-Alarm Task Force!

Enduring The Badge

The Off Duty Podcast - Law Enforcement

Chris Adams

Paul Clarke

Rebecca Lynn

Robert Garland

Jason Ramos

Bree Johnson

Amanda Thomas

John Jaquish

Kyle Hunt

James Boomhower

Chris Verkerk

Trevor Williams

Patrick O'Neill

Lauren Tamm

Earl Granville

OwlTail

Tonya is the President of Responder Wipes and Florida PPE Services. Many years ago, while working for an architectural firm that specialized in designing public safety facilities, she became passionate about improving the health and wellness of first responders, specifically firefighters. She worked with researchers and chief officers in the fire service to develop specific design strategies for mitigating exposure to carcinogens and other toxins. Twice yearly she presented these strategies to fire chiefs across the country at a “Public Safety Facility Planning” seminar.After hearing story after story of firefighters being diagnosed with cancer, Tonya and a fire chief from Texas used this knowledge to start Responder Wipes. The company provides on-scene decontamination wipes and other personal care products to the first responder community.She has continued pursuing her passion for firefighter health and wellness by consulting with organizations such as “Healthy Firefighters–the Skellefteå Model,” the Swedish collaborative project aimed at preventing occupational health hazards among firefighters. Now adopted as the standard in 17 European countries, Tonya works with the group to bring the “Healthy Firefighters” project’s concise decontamination protocols to U.S. firefighters. She has also presented to groups such as the National Association of State Fire Marshals on “Cancer in the Fire Service.”Tonya is the co-founder of Carney Strong Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to combatting occupational cancer among firefighters. Carney Strong Initiative donates decontamination supplies monthly to small, rural, and volunteer departments across the United States.While Tonya is not a firefighter, she is no stranger to the first responder community. She was previously married to an Air Force Special Operations officer and her stepfather was a career law enforcement officer. The brotherhood and camaraderie she found there has served her well in working in the fire service.Tonya HerbertPresident | Responder WipesEducation: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; University of Central Floridawww.responderwipes.comwww.FloridaPPEservices.comhttps://www.facebook.com/responderwipeshttps://www.facebook.com/FloridaPPEServices@ResponderWipes (Twitter and IG) @FloridaPPE (Twitter and IG) @TangoHotel19 (Personal IG)Here is the Lavender Ribbon Report - https://www.nvfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Lavender-Ribbon-Report-Final.pdfHere is “Healthy In Healthy Out” - https://www.wscff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Digital-Copy-of-Healthy-In-Healthy-Out.pdfAnd lastly, here is the “Healthy Firefighters – Skellefteå Model” publication - https://www.msb.se/RibData/FiFirst responders play a critical role in keeping our communities safe. However, the stress and trauma of the job can take a toll on their mental health. Peer support and mental health professionals play a critical role in supporting first responders and addressing the stigma and shame associated with seeking help. If you're interested in peer support training, contact Jerry Lund at 435-476-6382 with The Complete First Responder Trainings or visit www.completefirstrespondertrainings.com for one-on-one coaching; please call or text Jerry. Let's work together to support our first responders and ensure they have the resources they need to maintain their mental health and well-being.

Tonya is the President of Responder Wipes and Florida PPE Services. Many years ago, while working for an architectural firm that specialized in designing public safety facilities, she became passionate about improving the health and wellness of first responders, specifically firefighters. She worked with researchers and chief officers in the fire service to develop specific design strategies for mitigating exposure to carcinogens and other toxins. Twice yearly she presented these strategies to fire chiefs across the country at a “Public Safety Facility Planning” seminar.After hearing story after story of firefighters being diagnosed with cancer, Tonya and a fire chief from Texas used this knowledge to start Responder Wipes. The company provides on-scene decontamination wipes and other personal care products to the first responder community.She has continued pursuing her passion for firefighter health and wellness by consulting with organizations such as “Healthy Firefighters–the Skellefteå Model,” the Swedish collaborative project aimed at preventing occupational health hazards among firefighters. Now adopted as the standard in 17 European countries, Tonya works with the group to bring the “Healthy Firefighters” project’s concise decontamination protocols to U.S. firefighters. She has also presented to groups such as the National Association of State Fire Marshals on “Cancer in the Fire Service.”Tonya is the co-founder of Carney Strong Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to combatting occupational cancer among firefighters. Carney Strong Initiative donates decontamination supplies monthly to small, rural, and volunteer departments across the United States.While Tonya is not a firefighter, she is no stranger to the first responder community. She was previously married to an Air Force Special Operations officer and her stepfather was a career law enforcement officer. The brotherhood and camaraderie she found there has served her well in working in the fire service.Tonya HerbertPresident | Responder WipesEducation: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; University of Central Florida<a href="http://www.responderwipes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.responderwipes.com</a><a href="http://www.floridappeservices.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.FloridaPPEservices.com</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/responderwipes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/responderwipes</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FloridaPPEServices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/FloridaPPEServices</a>@ResponderWipes (Twitter and IG) @FloridaPPE (Twitter and IG) @TangoHotel19 (Personal IG)Here is the Lavender Ribbon Report - <a href="https://www.nvfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Lavender-Ribbon-Report-Final.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nvfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Lavender-Ribbon-Report-Final.pdf</a>Here is “Healthy In Healthy Out” - <a href="https://www.wscff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Digital-Copy-of-Healthy-In-Healthy-Out.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wscff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Digital-Copy-of-Healthy-In-Healthy-Out.pdf</a>And lastly, here is the “Healthy Firefighters – Skellefteå Model” publication - <a href="https://www.msb.se/RibData/Filer/pdf/27621.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.msb.se/RibData/Fi</a> First responders play a critical role in keeping our communities safe. However, the stress and trauma of the job can take a toll on their mental health. Peer support and mental health professionals play a critical role in supporting first responders and addressing the stigma and shame associated with seeking help. If you're interested in peer support training, contact Jerry Lund at 435-476-6382 with The Complete First Responder Trainings or visit <a href="http://www.completefirstrespondertrainings.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.completefirstrespondertrainings.com</a> for one-on-one coaching; please call or text Jerry. Let's work together to support our first responders and ensure they have the resources they need to maintain their mental health and well-being.

Extreme Passion For First Responder's Health & Wellness With Tonya Herbert