# From service to civilian: Navigating the phases of fire service retirement

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Podcast: [Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fire-fighting-in-canada-the-podcast-4427714)
Published: 2025-02-07T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://fire-fighting-in-canada.captivate.fm
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## Resource

Are you prepared for the challenges of retirement? This episode of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast explores the crucial topic of firefighter mental health during the transition out of service. Retirement can bring a loss of identity and purpose, disconnect from the fire service family, and a resurgence of unresolved trauma. This episode features captain Steve Farina, a leader in first responder mental health, who shares his insights from 30 years in Fire. Learn about the three phases of retirement, from pre-retirement planning to thriving in your post-service life. The podcast emphasizes the need for mentorship, succession planning and community connections for all firefighters, including volunteer and paid-on-call personnel. Don't let valuable experience and knowledge fade away; instead, create a culture of support from recruitment to retirement. Tune in to gain actionable strategies that will ensure thriving during and after service.

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