The Call | A First Responder Documentary on Brotherhood, PTSD & Service | Premiere

This is not a Hollywood movie. This is a raw, honest documentary made for first responders. The Call tells the story of firefighter brotherhood, volunteer service, and the unseen weight of PTSD carried long after the sirens fade. PREMIERES LIVE - Thursday, February 12th at 8:00 PM ET - Set your reminder and join the live chat. Chapters 00:00 - This Is Not a Hollywood Story 01:53 - Meet Station 2 02:49 - Running 1,000+ Calls a Year 04:33 - Fires That Change You Forever 05:25 - The Matthew Mill Road Fire 07:17 - When Firefighters Get Beat Back 09:29 - The Aftermath of Loss 11:35 - Brotherhood and Responsibility 13:33 - Why Firefighters Do Not Talk About PTSD 14:33 - Mental Health and Suicide in the Fire Service 16:12 - The Culture of “Suck It Up” 19:03 - Living With PTSD 21:26 - How Firefighters Cope 23:18 - Leadership and Taking Care of Your People 25:03 - Why We Volunteer 27:14 - Purpose, Service, and Community 28:48 - They Answer the Call The Call is a documentary about volunteer firefighters in rural Virginia. This film depicts the triumphs and trials faced by the brothers of Station 2 - on the fireground and long after the smoke clears. Written, directed, and produced by the Shetler brothers, The Call was created to show how firefighters operate under extreme stress - and how they live with the weight of those experiences long after the incident has passed. Credits Directed by Daniel Shetler Executive Producer Caleb Shetler Edited by Daniel Shetler A Creative Spark Production In Association With Legacy Studios Starring Chief Sean Ryan Lt Michael “Tyrone” Thompson Lt Nathan “Effron” Creighton FF Andrew McDaniel “McDandy” FF Caleb Shetler Special Thanks Chief Enoch Hord - for a shared experience and a simple conversation that made this film possible. Chief Sean Ryan - for your endless belief in your firefighters. Music Original Song - The Call Written by Clayton Jones and Daniel Shetler Performed by Clayton Jones Now available on iTunes and Spotify Spotify https://spoti.fi/2Ss8t2r iTunes https://apple.co/2DXdMie Additional footage provided by FF Colton Duprey “Duffy” Chief Sean Ryan Lt Michael “Tyrone” Thompson Additional music provided by Artlist The Members of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company shall strive to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the community of Greene through fire suppression services, pre-fire planning, and public education. We will serve this community to the best of our abilities and training. We are committed to continuously improving our understanding of the properties of fire and the fire prevention needs of our residents, the community of Greene, the surrounding counties, and the state of Virginia. If you are a firefighter, first responder, or family member - you are not alone. This film exists to start conversations that matter and save lives. Thank you to everyone who continues to answer the call.