Recover Out Loud

Allan is a powerful international keynote speaker, veteran firefighter/paramedic, and founder of Third Alarm Coaching.

A first responder dedicated to helping other first responders rebuild their mental and physical health through simple, proven daily habits.

With over 27 years of frontline experience in fire and EMS, Allan brings raw, lived experience into the mental health challenges that first responders face behind the scenes.

His story of battling depression, anxiety, food and alcohol abuse, divorce, and thoughts of suicide to coming back stronger than ever through self-care and personal accountability connects deeply with the audience.

Allan speaks openly about the silent struggles that often go unaddressed in the culture of emergency services. From suicidal ideation and addiction to the daily weight of stress and emotional suppression.

His presentations are real, relatable, and rooted in personal transformation, science, and backed by a framework that has helped countless first responders take back their lives.

He has been featured on podcasts around the world, spoken at major mental health conferences, delivered high-impact webinars, and continues to serve as a trusted voice in the global conversation around first responder health and wellness.

Whether speaking to a packed auditorium, a virtual room, or on a podcast, Allan brings the same energy, realness, and impact every time.

Whether he’s speaking on stage, leading a workout class, or coaching someone one-on-one, Allan is always sharing the same message: recovery starts with ownership, and strength begins with self-care.

Today, Allan travels across North America speaking to fire departments, EMS agencies, police services, 911 centers, and healthcare professionals, delivering talks on mental resilience, leadership through adversity, emotional wellness, and the critical role of daily self-care in long-term recovery.

If you're looking for a speaker who understands the job, speaks from the heart, and inspires lasting change, Allan delivers more than a keynote. He delivers a wake-up call.

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