First Responder Self-Help Solutions
by Jerry Vinson, CRNA, Chaplain, FF, LP
Your job is to help other people… but who’s there to help you?
Whether you’re a firefighter, a paramedic, an EMT, a police officer, military personnel, or a healthcare provider, you’re dealing with traumatic, stressful, and high-pressure situations every day.
Your mental health matters, and it’s time to take care of it by learning about practical tools to build mental resilience, strengthen relationships, and thrive in a high-stress career.
What People Are Saying
“I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak at this book before it was published! I have read a lot of books, listened to podcasts, and taken classes about First Responder self help and mental health. Jerry was able to summarize most of what I have taken from all of these sources and he put it into one book! A MUST read for any First Responder or family of First Responders. I did a lot of highlighting and go back a read some topics again because Jerry really breaks them down to make perfect sense and how to apply things in your career and family life! Thanks Jerry… ready for your next one!!”
— Kristi Wiggins, Flight Nurse
“Great book. High pressure jobs with life and death consequences can be mentally exhausting. Jerry offers great solution to improve providers’ lives.”
— Mark Prince, MD
About
the Author
Jerry Vinson is a distinguished healthcare professional and first responder whose multifaceted career encompasses roles as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), licensed paramedic, firefighter, and chaplain. Based in the Tyler area of Texas, Vinson has dedicated his life to serving others across both medical and emergency service fields.
Vinson earned his Master of Science in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner training at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2001 and pursued further studies in Nurse Anesthesia from Texas Wesleyan University in 2006. His clinical expertise is complemented by his hands-on experience in emergency response, where he has served as a flight nurse, licensed paramedic, and volunteer firefighter.
In addition to his medical and emergency service roles, Vinson serves as a volunteer emergency services chaplain, providing spiritual and emotional support to fellow first responders and community members.
In 2017, Vinson co-founded Emergency Solutions, Inc., a software as a service company dedicated to improving the safety and efficiency of fire departments through innovative software solutions. As CEO, he has been instrumental in developing ResponseMaster, an all-in-one, affordable fire department software system designed to streamline operations and enhance emergency response capabilities. Under his leadership, the company also offers free peer support training to help departments establish their own support programs, ensuring first responders have access to the resources they need.
Through his diverse roles and unwavering commitment, Jerry Vinson exemplifies a life of service, compassion, and innovation, making significant contributions to both healthcare and emergency services.
