07/13/2026
I just finished James Geering’s book, One More Light, and was deeply moved by the importance of what he has to say and the strength of his writing.
Through his stories, I came to understand even more clearly that supporting first responders is about far more than helping them save lives on a call, although that is, of course, central to their work. His writing reveals the physical, emotional, and psychological demands carried by police officers, firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and the many people who work alongside them.
James makes a powerful case for why first responders need elite training, healthy lifestyle support, meaningful recovery resources, and accessible wellness care. These are the people we rely on during the most critical moments of our lives, and we should be equally committed to protecting their strength, readiness, recovery, and well-being.
We expect first responders to perform at their best in life-or-death circumstances. They deserve the same serious investment in training, recovery, healthy lifestyle support, and wellness care that we provide to professional athletes.
I am also looking forward to speaking with James on James Geering next month.