First Help

On this episode of Mental Health Monthly, Garrick Herbert of the Seguin (TX) Fire Department, joins hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle to explain a simple but powerful practice: family dinner. Herbert details how they build the foundation of mental health for their rookies before they even start with the department. With a unique approach to setting rookies up for success, he explains that after a four‑week recruit orientation, his department hosts an off‑shift family dinner with instructors and a contracted mental health provider.

How One Texas Department Sets Rookies Up for Success Garrick Herbert of the Seguin Fire Department discusses the importance of family-inclusive mental health orientations for new recruits, emphasizing trust, leadership modeling, and ongoing support.