Jan Rader
Fire Chief | Opioid Epidemic Response & Trauma Leadership
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Jan Rader is the Fire Chief of Huntington, West Virginia, a community devastated by the opioid crisis. As one of the nation's first female fire chiefs, Rader led the charge in equipping first responders with life-saving Naloxone and established innovative overdose response programs.
Her TEDx talk chronicling Huntington's fight against the opioid epidemic has been viewed millions of times, showcasing Rader's compassionate yet pragmatic approach to community health. Rader's keynotes provide actionable insights on crisis leadership, drug policy reform, and the psychology of trauma-informed care.
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In the opioid crisis, here's what it takes to save a life
As a fire chief and first responder, Jan Rader has spent her career saving lives. But when the opioid epidemic hit her town, she realized they needed to take a brand-new approach to life-saving. In this powerful, hopeful talk, Rader shows what it's like on the front lines of this crisis -- and how her community is taking an unusual new approach to treating substance-abuse disorder that starts with listening.
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