Courage to Intervene: Shaping the Culture of Fire & Rescue

Meeting Ended 24 Mar 2026
Duration: 60 min
Places left: 100
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Abigail Tucker

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Active bystandership and the “duty to intervene” are often discussed in the context of law enforcement, but these principles are equally vital for the safety and health of the Fire and EMS service. From high-profile hazing incidents to the staggering rates of death by suicide within the ranks, the fire service faces a culture of silence that can be terminal. Join us for “Courage to Intervene: Shaping the Culture of Fire and Rescue,” a candid discussion on how we can leverage our greatest asset—our commitment to one another—to save lives both on and off the fireground. We will explore the friction between “blind loyalty” and “constructive loyalty,” address why intervention is often stigmatized as “snitching,” and examine how hierarchy and social inhibitors prevent us from speaking up. Whether you are a frontline firefighter, a flight medic, or a chief officer, this session provides a roadmap for building a culture where looking out for your partner means having the courage to step in.

 

Monte Chambers

Monte Chambers
Public Safety Professional and Professional Trainer/Consultant
Monte Chambers is a seasoned public safety professional and communications strategist with over 16 years of experience across law enforcement, emergency medical services, and government operations. A graduate of Lindenwood University with a background in communications, Monte has served in multiple capacities for the City of St. Louis, including Director of Communications for the Department of Public Safety and Executive Assistant to the Director. Throughout his career, he has led numerous high-stakes communication efforts during natural disasters, officer-involved shootings, and citywide emergencies, crafting effective messaging that fosters transparency, builds public trust, and aligns with leadership priorities. As the founder of Monumental Access LLC, Monte leverages this expertise to train leaders in crisis communication, public speaking, and message clarity.
Sarah McCrea-Dameron

Sarah McCrea-Dameron
Retired Deputy Fire Chief and Currently Director of Clinical Training and Development for myLaurel Health
Sarah J. McCrea-Dameron is currently the Director of Clinical Training and Development for myLaurel Health, an innovative healthcare solution providing high-acuity mobile healthcare services keeping vulnerable patients healthier and in their homes, avoiding unnecessary use of emergency services and emergency departments. She retired from the City of Las Vegas, Department of Fire & Rescue as Deputy Fire Chief in January 2021. Hired with LVFR in 1998, she held various roles, including firefighter, paramedic, fire apparatus driver/operator (engineer), technical rescue technician (high angle rope rescue, vehicle extrication, confined space, structural collapse, swift water rescue, and firefighter rescue), EMS Quality Improvement Coordinator, Administrative Officer, and Assistant Chief. Throughout her time as a Chief Officer, she was assigned several divisions including Fire Training, Fire Communications (fire/medical dispatch), Special Operations (hazardous materials and technical rescue teams), Nurse Triage Line, Medical Services, and Compliance and Innovation.
Tracey A. Swabby

Tracey A. Swabby
Program Director, Air Evac Lifeteam
With extensive experience in emergency medical services both ground ambulance and flight operations, Tracey oversees critical care transport missions where precision and communication are matters of life and death. She is a dedicated advocate for operational safety and the integration of active bystandership within high-stakes rescue environments.

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