specialneeds

Episode 257 - Todd Edwards

Todd Edwards is a retired Fire Captain and founder of "Breaking Barriers", a course educating first responders on interacting with the special needs community. We discuss mental health, bullying, the unique attributes of Down Syndrome and Autism, sexual predators and much more.

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Captain Todd Edwards (Ret) has over 36 years of fire service experience. Starting at 16 years old for a small combination department in Ohio, Captain Edwards spent more than 30 years with the city of Atlanta, serving in a variety of positions and divisions, including Assistant Fire Chief. Although retired, Captain Edwards remains the lead instructor / coordinator for Atlanta’s Officer Development Program.

Captain Edwards works as an adjunct instructor for the Georgia Fire Academy, instructor for Walton County Fire/Rescue and teaches/speaks for numerous conferences and departments throughout the country. Captain Edwards has written numerous training programs utilized by several departments, specializing in department-based curriculums for training and fire ground operations .Captain Edwards also owns and operates Fire-Life Training Associates, along with Breaking Barriers which specializes in disabilities awareness training for both first responders and fire safety for families with children that have special needs.

Captain Edwards has been recognized numerous times, including the Award of Merit for Bravery and the Fire Chief’s Award of Distinction.

Breaking Barriers:

https://www.facebook.com/Breaking-Barriers-603239770147921/

The Drill Yard:

https://www.facebook.com/The-Drill-Yard-280456449225859/

Contact Todd:

toddedwards6@yahoo.com

Recommended Books:

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win - Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Report from Engine Co. 82 - Dennis Smith

Recommended Movies:

The Towering Inferno

Sully: Sully Sullenberger - The Man Behind the Mircacle

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