This episode is sponsored by 511 Tactical, a company that I've used for around 14 years now and

continue to use to this day. And they are offering you, the audience, a 15% discount, not on one

purchase, but continuously. And I'll give you that code in just a moment. But I want to do a

product showcase on their new Atlas sneakers and boots. So I'm a big believer in the fact that footwear can either improve our health or break down our health.

And the Atlas sneaker actually has a new foam system that disperses the body weight,

whether just the body weight, whether it's a vest and a gun, whether it's EMS bags being carried.

And on top of that, they're lightweight, despite having

the same protection that's required in the tactical space. So I have a pair of Atlas sneakers

myself, and I can attest they're extremely comfortable. On top of footwear, of course, 511 offers

a gamut of uniforms and equipment, whether it's plate carriers, backpacks, flashlights, you name it,

they have it. All you have to do is go to 511tactical.com and use the code shield 15.

That's S-H-I-E-L-D-1-5 at 511tactical.com and you will save every time you purchase.

And to learn more about the company, 511 Tactical,

you can listen to episode 338 of the Behind the Shield podcast with the CEO Francisco Morales.

Welcome to episode 427 of Behind the Shield podcast.

As always, my name is James Gearing.

And this week, it is my absolute

pleasure to welcome on the show, Jason Sortel. Now, Jason is a veteran firefighter and also the

author of The Rescuer. So we discuss a host of topics from his journey into the fire service,

the trauma he encountered in the profession, and then one of the most healing elements

for his journey, which was his faith. Before we get to that conversation, as I say, every single

week, please just take a moment, go to whichever app you listen to this on, subscribe to the show,

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