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Responder Resilience, April 12, 2023

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Chris Belair and Ray Ciancaglini, Former Professional Boxer and Concussion Awareness Advocate and Law Enforcement Office

Chris Belair and Ray Ciancaglini, Former Professional Boxer and Concussion Awareness Advocate and Law Enforcement Officer

Headlined Show, Responder Resilience April 12, 2023

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?️‍?️ First responders face many dangers on the job, including the risk of traumatic brain injury from assaults, vehicle crashes, falls, and explosive forced entry. Tune in to our latest episode, where we'll be discussing Second Impact Injury with former professional boxer Ray Ciancaglini and veteran Law Enforcement Officer Chris Belair.

?️‍?️ We discuss Concussion Awareness and Education, the importance of prompt concussion management, and living with a traumatic brain injury.

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Guest, Chris Belair and Ray Ciancaglini

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Chris Belair and Ray Ciancaglini
Chris Belair and Ray Ciancaglini
Guest Occupation
Former Professional Boxer and Concussion Awareness Advocate and Law Enforcement Officer
Guest Biography

Ray Ciancaglini is a former professional boxer and renowned concussion awareness advocate who has battled Parkinson's Syndrome and Pugilistica Dementia for many years. These progressive conditions are the direct result of his improper management of numerous concussions during his boxing career.

Ray travels the country lecturing at Colleges, about the importance of prompt and proper concussion management and the possible repercussions of circumventing appropriate concussion protocol. He also speaks at TBI seminars and medical institutions about living with a traumatic brain injury, stage 2 dementia and Parkinson’s tremors.

Ray is a member of the Rochester, NY Boxing Hall of Fame and the Geneva, NY Sports Hall of Fame. Ray has won many awards both inside and outside of the ring, most notably The Hickok Hero Award, The Golden Glove Heart Award, the Gerry Flynn Courage Award, the Paul Harris Rotary Award, the NY State Senate Commendation Award and the Rotary International Avenues of Service Award His greatest award, however, is knowing that he is making a difference in the lives of athletes and TBI survivors. 

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Officer Belair is a 14-year veteran of the City of Danbury Police Department and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division. He is a member of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), a rifle officer, Field Training Officer (FTO), law enforcement instructor, and member of the Danbury Police Dive Team bringing with him 19 years of technical and deep-water diving. He has previously held positions within the department as an Explorer / Cadet program advisor and dispatcher. Officer Belair is also a State of CT EMT for 26 years and an NRA Firearms Instructor for 12 years. 

Responder Resilience

Responder Resilience with David Dachinger, Dr Stacy Raymond and Bonnie C Rumilly
David Dachinger, Dr Stacy Raymond and Bonnie C Rumilly
Step into the world of real-life heroes with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and law enforcement professionals. Hear firsthand accounts from our community's finest as they discuss critical issues on the job and share their experiences with hosts Lt. David Dachinger (ret.), Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond. Explore topics of mental and physical wellness with emergency services thought leaders, and get ready to be inspired and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and resilience of our responders.
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