Today’s guest is unassuming and accomplished, yet her achievements are consistently in the service of others and the betterment of her community. Knowing that Time Magazine chose her in April 2018 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world helps give you faith in the true influences at work in our world.

Today you’ll hear about innovative and meaningful ways of addressing compassion fatigue and PTSD with First Responders, you’ll gain a little better understanding of the opioid epidemic and individuals suffering from substance use disorders, and learn about a TED talk and Documentary you'll definitely want to watch. You’ll also get to know Jan Rader a bit more, and she is the treasure that brings each of these other stories to life. From the experience that got her interested in helping others to the way she still serves today, she is someone you’ll be glad you got to meet.

A Native of Ironton, Ohio, Jan Rader joined the Huntington Fire Department in August of

1994. Ms. Rader is the first woman to reach the rank of Chief for a career

department in the State of West Virginia. She holds a Regents Bachelor of Arts

degree from Marshall University and an Associates Degree of Science in Nursing

from Ohio University. Jan holds many fire service certifications and is also a

Fire and EMS Instructor in the State of West Virginia. Chief Rader came to

national prominence after the release of the short documentary “Heroin(e)” by

Netflix in September of 2017. Then in April of 2018, she was chosen as one of

Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. She

retired from the City of Huntington Fire Department in February of 2022 and

currently serves as the Director of the Mayor’s Council of Public Health &

Drug Control Policy. The purpose of this council is to address substance use