MEDIA
IN THE MEDIA
Rob’s Story in the Spotlight
From a New York Times documentary to a feature-length film in development, Rob’s story of leadership under extreme pressure has captured national attention. Explore his media appearances, interviews, and press features below.
FEATURED: THE NEW YORK TIMES OP-DOCS DOCUMENTARYAn Act of Service
Description:
An Act of Service investigates the stigmas surrounding mental health in the conservative, masculine culture of the fire service. The documentary follows Rob’s journey with PTSD after experiencing a series of traumatic events at work, and his decision to undergo ketamine-assisted psychotherapy—a relatively new form of treatment. Over the course of several weeks, Rob works with a psychologist while receiving ketamine infusions to address the root of his trauma. The film captures his struggles with opening up to peers, initiating difficult conversations, and nurturing a closer relationship with his daughter Keylie.
Director: Brandon Kapelow
Production: Voyager (Brooklyn-based production company)
Release: Spring 2024 — The New York Times Op-Docs
Recognition:
Vimeo Staff Pick
Featured on Short Of The Week
Featured on Directors Library
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
Feature-Length Documentary (In Development)
Description: A 90-minute feature-length version of Rob’s story is currently in post-production by director Brandon Kapelow and Voyager. This expanded film takes a deeper look at Rob’s therapeutic experience, the parallel journey that his daughter Keylie undergoes with her own mental health and their intergenerational dynamics, and more thoroughly explores the experiences and challenges of first responder communities in the American West.
Status: In Post-Production — Film Festival Submissions Underway
TELEVISIONKTVB 7 News (NBC Boise)
“‘Things are a little bit brighter’: Ketamine therapy helps Idaho firefighter release trauma, past experiences”
Description: KTVB 7 News covered Rob’s journey with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, including his experience at a Boise ketamine clinic and the filming of the documentary An Act of Service.
PRINTBoise Lifestyle Magazine — Cover Story
Issue: June 2020 — Men’s Edition
Feature: “On the Frontline — Legacy of Service”
Description: Rob was featured on the cover of Boise Lifestyle Magazine’s June 2020 Men’s Edition, highlighting his legacy of service as a second-generation Boise firefighter.
RADIORadio Awakened — Radio Boise
Episode Date: July 14, 2021
Description: Rob appeared on Radio Awakened, a Radio Boise program, discussing mental health, resilience, and his work supporting first responders.
PODCASTBoise Fire — Mission Strong
Episode: Episode 2: Engine 5 v. Ladder 5
Date: February 2023
Description: Rob joined Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer and Captain Chris Campbell to discuss Ladder 5, Engine 5, working at the busiest firehouse in Boise, firefighter mental health, and Boise Fire history.
Featured in
NYT Documentary
"An Act of Service"
33+ Years
Frontline
Leadership
Two-Time
Firefighter of
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VP, First
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Health Institute
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