In this episode of Responder Resilience's Visionary Leaders Masterclass, Fire Chief Nick Marsan from Westport, CT, shares his mantra: “Mission First, People Always.” This phrase isn’t just a slogan; it’s a guiding principle that can reshape leadership in the fire service.We explore the critical intersection of leadership and mental health, discussing how to make mental wellness a core operational value. What daily actions must command staff take to foster this mindset? How can we create a culture that normalizes mental health discussions and encourages first responders to seek help?This episode is a crucial call to action for leaders, emphasizing the need to prioritize people in our mission. Tune in to learn how this military-inspired mantra can guide transformative leadership in any organization.Now available! Helping the Helpers: the book that equips you to support those on the frontlines. https://a.co/d/dm0VS4QThanks to our resource partner, CRACKYL. Download the FREE CRACKYL App: http://crackyl.respondertv.comFightCamp: build strength and decrease stress through interactive boxing workouts, streamed to your device on demand. Use code RR10 for a 10% discount on FightCamp packages and accessories. Go to https://joinfightcamp.com/shop/ Contact Chief Nick Marsan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-marsan-mpa-ma-a1335123b/Contact Responder Resilience:Phone: +1 844-344-6655Email: [email protected] website with past episodes and more: https://www.respondertv.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ResponderResilienceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responder-resilience-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responder.tv/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/responderTV/