Allen Lewis: From Fire Fights to Fighting Fires

Thanks for joining us once again for another episode of The Iron Works Podcast as we continue the conversation of Physical and Mental Fitness! Today we are able to talk with Allen Lewis, a long time friend we had the honor of serving with as young Army Infantrymen. Allen has transitioned from his life as a member of the US Armed Forces to serving the community of Wilmington, NC as a fire fighter for the last five years. Hes found a way to connect to his community and help local charities through his passion of hockey. We discuss the importance of making connections with people with shared experiences that can act as a buffer to the stresses we experience in our jobs and everyday life. We hope you enjoy the episode and below are a list of some of the resources and people that have helped Allen in his journey.

Wilmington Fire Dept Ice Hockey
https://www.facebook.com/WFDNCICEHOCKEY

National suicide prevention lifeline 1-800-273-8355

Fire/ EMS helpline 1-888-731-3473 (FIRE)
WWW.ncffps.ORG

International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Center of excellence
https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/

Allen's Shout outs:

Andy Correll former Marine plays hockey

Michael Charbonneau of the Barre Vermont Fire department

Mark Kresge of the Allentown Pennsylvania Fire department

Captain Chris Stenerson of the Wilmington Fire department

Captain Andy Comer, and Pete Schwartz of the WPD

Wilmington Brewing company

Best day ever dog grooming

The Local 129 

The Wilmington Ice house for providing the ice

Matthew Kane realty working with homes for heros thru http://www.coastalheros.com