On this episode of A Tactical Pause, Host John Creamer is joined by Doug and Karen Monda, founders of Survive First. Survive First emerged from the personal journey of Doug Monda, whose own struggle with suicidal thoughts, leading to a failed attempt in 2013 ignited a deep realization about the mental health challenges faced by first responders. Having navigated his own path to wellness over several years, Monda recognized a critical gap in support for his fellow brothers and sisters in the profession. In 2018, he took the courageous step of establishing Survive First, driven by a conviction that the silence surrounding mental health within the first responder community needed to be shattered.

Episode 39: Lori Alhadeff – Make Our Schools Safe
Listen as Lori Alhadeff discusses how she turned unimaginable grief into a mission to make schools safer. In this episode, she shares the story behind Alyssa’s Law, discusses emergency response and school safety training and explains how student-led MOSS Clubs are empowering young people to become advocates for safer schools. Lori also highlights why educators, law enforcement and communities must work together to strengthen school safety and save lives.



