Tumwater Peer Support

Will Flagg (TFD Coordinator) (253) 820-1635

My name is Will Flagg and I am a Lieutenant with Tumwater Fire. When I’m not working, I enjoy taking on new remodeling projects, spending time in nature, and laughing with my family – my wonderful and supportive wife, two hairy (but lovable) mutts, and two beautiful kids. While this career has many wonderful gifts and rewards, it also wears you down in ways that are impossible to predict and prepare for. It took me a long time to break my own stubbornness and self-reliance and acknowledge that I could use help. Once I became a little more vulnerable, I was able to become a better husband, father, and friend. I joined Thurston County Peer Support because helping a fellow firefighter would be one of the greatest honors of my career. We don’t need to face hardships alone. I would like to provide a safe space for anyone who would like to chat. Call or text me anytime. Cheers

Rian Winter (253)732-3129

I have been with TFD since 2016. I grew up in western Washington, rebelled and went to WSU, moved to Idaho for four years, then found my way home. I now live in rural Thurston County with my wife and our dog, Molly. I spend my decompression time outside as much as possible as most PNW natives do. I have dealt with my fair share of trauma during my time in the fire service and have found time spent doing the things I love, great friends, and some professional help has gotten me through some tough times. If I can help get you out on an adventure, be a trustworthy person to lean on when things are rough, or recommend a mental health provider, that is what I am here to do. Call or text at any time.

Jeni Lindstrom (425) 577-0731

My name is Jeni Lindstrom and I’ve been a firefighter for Tumwater Fire Department since 2019.  Outside of work I enjoy hiking with my pup Gustopher, spending time with family and traveling.  Prior to the fire service, I spent 5 years as a Police Officer for the City of Kent and 9 years as a 911 Dispatcher for Port of Seattle Police and Fire Departments. Mental health has always been a focus of mine but was magnified after going through a LODD of a close coworker.  The job we do can be very heavy at times and having someone to talk to who has been through similar experiences can help tremendously.  If you find yourself going through a tough time, please reach out and don’t hesitate to call me anytime.

Tod Mower (360)791-4423

My name is Tod Mower I have worked at Tumwater fire since 2009 I came into the fire service a little later in life by way of heavy construction and feel very lucky to have followed this path. I live in the local area and have two adult kids. I enjoy riding my motorcycle and trying to get on the track with it as well as shooting, jujitsu, boxing, and other outdoor activities. I have had the benefit of having people to talk to as well as counseling to help me with the struggles I have had. I am open and very willing to help get people the resources they need. Please contact me if you want to talk.

scott kennedy (360) 640-2408

Dan Ness (360) 580-3304

I have been with Tumwater Fire since 2021, I grew up in the pacific northwest. My wife, two kids, and I enjoy anything in the outdoors. It seems to be our "go to" when life gets hectic. Let me know if you need help.

Trent Brazie (805) 490-5799

I’m Trent Brazie. I grew up in a small Louisiana town before my family moved to California. It was there that I decided to join the U. S. Army and served for 10 years with 3 deployments under my belt. I was fortunate to be hired by Tumwater Fire Department in 2019. My wife and I, moved to the PNW in 2015 and we’re happy to call this home. I have 1 active toddler and on my free time, you can usually find me with friends, family, or dirt bike riding. If you ever need to talk, I’m just a phone call/text away!

Dante cammarata (360)292-8198

I have worked for TFD since 2019 and feel extremely lucky to be raising my family, and  serving the community in the city that I grew up in.

I joined the Army in the year 2000 about a half a year after finishing highschool. I signed up to be a Combat Medic and ended up being attached to a Reconnaissance Platoon during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 at the ripe young age of 20.

After several surreal experiences downrange I returned back to Germany where I was stationed at the time a changed person than I was before going to war. I made the mistake, as so many in our lines of work do of internalizing the trauma that I had sustained and being fearful that recognizing that I was hurting and needed help meant that I was weak.

It was not until 2010 when my first marriage was failing and some of my former coworkers and brothers in arms had committed sucicide, that I finally wised up and admitted that I needed some help. I learned about different modalities and types of treatment that had been used on Vietnam Vets over the years and when I finally discovered EMDR therapy and what it could accomplish, I became a believer.

I am unfortunately still dealing with the results of my unwillingness to seek that help back when I first had a feeling that something wasn’t right, and I can tell ya’ I wish I would have had some people around me back then who could have listened to me, provided me counsel when I needed it, and pointed me in the right direction.

That’s what Peer Support is all about to me. Showing up for each other, and providing love, understanding, and support the same way that we do for the communities that we all proudly serve.

I am encouraged by how normalized the subject of mental health has become in the fire service and excited to see where it is headed. Every single person who works a career in our field deserves to have a healthy and meaningful life both during as well as after they are finished with the job. I believe that programs like Peer Support have the potential to help more of us reach that goal by dealing with our work related traumas in a timely fashion by always having someone to talk to who understands what you are going through and truly wants to help.

Please feel free to reach out to me day or night. I am always happy to listen.