Speaking. Leadership. Systems Change.

Helping first responder organizations move from awareness to implementation through leadership, wellness, emotional intelligence, and operational strategy.

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• Paramedic
• Wildland Firefighter
• FRCE/NFFF Roadmap Lead
• National Speaker
• EMS Mental Health Advocate
• BS in Psychology
• Medical Unit Leader Trainee
• Top 10% Global Podcast

MaKenzie’s Background

Training Topics

Wellness Systems

Wellness systems help organizations move beyond awareness into sustainable implementation.

Leadership & Culture

Healthy culture is built through communication, trust, visibility, and emotionally intelligent leadership.

Program Development

Program development focuses on building realistic, sustainable systems that support providers long term and leadership with operational readiness.

Health & Wellness Roadmap For First Responders Project

Developed alongside the First Responder Center For Excellence affiliated with National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to help departments move from awareness to actionable, measurable health and wellness implementation.

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  • MaKenzie's approach was both strategic and compassionate. She began by aligning the program with existing wellness components, identifying critical gaps, and coordinating resources to build a framework tailored to the unique needs of our agencies. MaKenzie's thoughtful and organized methodology addressed both proactive and reactive aspects of mental health support. Her ability to build a sustainable, scalable program ensures that our teams continue to benefit from her work, even in her absence.

    —Chris Shandera - EMS  Manager
    Air St. Luke's/ Magic Valley Paramedics  

  • I've had the privilege of working with and training alongside MaKenzie on multiple occasions. Each time I walk away more impressed. Her professionalism, presence, and deep knowledge of the subjects she speaks on are truly second to none. MaKenzie is not only a subject matter expert, but also a beacon of inspiration for women and first responders across America who are stepping into and recovering from their own battlefields. She brings both power and authenticity, making her a force audiences, people and leadership to connect with immediately. I look forward to sharing many more stages and training opportunities with her, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. MaKenzie is a must-have on any stage, in any setting, at any time.

    —Ray “Cash” Care
    Former Navy Seal, Speaker, Performance Coach

  • I have had the good fortune of knowing and working with not only MaKenzie Tiegs but also many members of the first responder community leadership in Idaho. To a man, MaKenzie is overwhelmingly respected and appreciated as both a thought leader and exceptionally hard worker. During her work in her podcast, MaKenzie had an undeniable knack for getting people to feel comfortable and explore the raw realities of harsh experiences that had plagued them. She also had an ability to present these stories in a way to listeners that helped listeners empathize with complete strangers, thus bridging the gap in understanding between civilians and first responders. In my work in Idaho, she is my go to for understanding the sharp edges that define the work that is needed, unseen, and under appreciated in our great community and state.

    —Matt Todd
    The Ranch Podcast Host

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  • First Responder Wellness

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Leadership Development

  • Organizational Culture

  • Operational Readiness

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