How Lifeguarding Provided a Foundation for a First Responder — March Bonus Episode

The March issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now,
and on today’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving
deeper into one of this month’s articles, “From Lifeguard to
First Responder.”


 


I’m joined today by the author, Craig Pattenaude, the marketing
and communication specialist for Cosumnes Community Services
District (CSD) Parks and Recreation, as well as Cole Munsey, who
Craig highlights in his article.


 


I’m thrilled to welcome them both to the show to learn about
Cole’s journey and how a job as a lifeguard propelled him into a
career as a first responder, as he recently graduated from the
Cosumnes CSD Fire Department intern program.


 


Tune in to the full conversation below to learn more about Cole’s
journey and why serving as a lifeguard was so beneficial in
preparing him for his future career. You’ll also learn:


How a traumatic family experience motivated Cole to become a
“helper”

How serving as a lifeguarding reinforced Cole’s desire to
help others and inspired him to pursue a career as a firefighter

What skills Cole learned as a lifeguard that he continues to
use today

What inspired Craig to connect with Cole to help share his
story

How Cosumnes CSD is working with staff to help develop their
skills for either an extended career in parks and recreation or
other areas of the community

How Cole and Craig have been impacted personally by this
work, and much more!



Related:


·       Instagram video
highlighting Cole's story (produced by Craig!)


·       Cosumnes CSD website