04/28/2026
"There are runs that give you a scar."
In this After the Tones Retirement Story, retired Deputy Fire Chief Mark Ricard discusses how PTSD can actually get worse after retirement.
This short video, along with other documentaries, videos, articles and links to helpful resources dedicated exclusively to helping first responders deal with PTS and other issues, can be viewed at the RESIDUAL RESOURCE CENTER at https://ResidualFilm.com.
https://youtu.be/wK8fRxuq0Iw
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RETIREMENT STORIES - Mark Ricard
04/07/2026
Introducing a new series of short video clips supporting our recent documentary AFTER THE TONES: Life After Retirement for First Responders.
In this Retirement Story, Lt. Andrew Phipps of the Des Moines, Iowa Police Department warns that without seeking mental health after retirement, officers are the most at-risk for suicidal ideations, addiction issues and other unsafe life behaviors.
AFTER THE TONES, along with other documentaries, videos, articles and links to helpful resources dedicated exclusively to helping first responders deal with PTS and other issues, can be viewed at the RESIDUAL RESOURCE CENTER at https://ResidualFilm.com.
https://youtu.be/JT6k6wXm7LU
RETIREMENT STORIES - Lt. Andrew Phipps
"It's the untreated PTSD that we see the biggest challenges."Lt. Andrew Phipps of the Des Moines, Iowa Police Department warns that without seeking mental he...
03/28/2026
Last night was the Colorado premier of After the Tones, hosted by Danielle Lammon as a fundraiser for the Aurora Fire Foundation. Around 75 attendees watched the 43-minute documentary and then participated in a panel discussion after the film. There was a good discussion on the issues facing first responder retirees.
To watch the entire film, click on https://youtu.be/-9CRMrReK_A
And to watch other documentaries, short videos, articles and links to helpful resources dedicated exclusively to helping first responders deal with PTS and other issues, go to the RESIDUAL RESOURCE CENTER at https://ResidualFilm.com
03/01/2026
NEW RELEASE!
AFTER THE TONES is a 43-minute documentary focusing on many of the issues facing first responder retirees and their families. Through in-depth interviews with past and present first responders, as well as conversations with professionals who work closely with first responders, a number of topics are discussed: knowing when to retire; the many challenges facing first responders upon retirement; dealing with ongoing PTS issues; struggles with suicidal ideation; and the need to find new purpose and identity in their lives. The film also offers support and resources, encouraging first responder retirees to live long and fulfilling lives after their years of public service.
The film has been produced and directed by Doug Hanes who created the award-winning documentary film RESIDUAL: Cumulative Trauma and PTSD in First Responders. This film, along with other documentaries, short videos, articles and links to resources dedicated exclusively to helping first responders, can be viewed at the Residual Resource Center at ResidualFilm.com.
https://youtu.be/-9CRMrReK_A?si=Ma6h62moOA-eAb-b
AFTER THE TONES: Life After Retirement For First Responders
AFTER THE TONES is a 43-minute documentary focusing on many of the issues facing first responder retirees and their families. Through in-depth interviews wit...
11/06/2025
In this After the Tones preview, Kathryn Severns Avery explains how many first responders become numb to trauma and how finding a supportive environment is imperative. RestorationRanchColorado.com
https://youtu.be/3vpNkR0YlwU
After the Tones Preview - Kathryn Severns Avery
After the Tones is a documentary film now in production with a scheduled release date in late 2025. For more information, please go to https://ResidualFilm.com.
11/04/2025
Ten years after retiring as a police officer, Mark Beluscak still experiences "work dreams," where visions of past traumatic events continue to invade his sleep. Watch this latest After the Tones Preview and follow the project at https://ResidualFilm.com
https://youtu.be/UkHkW5vOTLg
After the Tones Preview - Mark Beluscak
After the Tones is a documentary film now in production with a scheduled release date in late 2025. For more information, please go to https://ResidualFilm.com.
10/28/2025
In this emotional After the Tones Preview, Assistant Fire Chief Rob Stottlemyre (Ret.) explains how residual PTS in retirement can lead to suicidal ideation and ultimately result in a "ripple effect" suffered by family and friends.
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https://youtu.be/JcX56LkXIk8
After the Tones Preview - Rob Stottlemyre
After the Tones is a documentary film now in production with a scheduled release date in late 2025. For more information, please go to https://ResidualFilm.com.
10/25/2025
In another After the Tones Preview, Rick and Monique Elgersma, both Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, discuss the loss of the adrenaline rush when a first responder retires as well as the importance of team support.
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https://youtu.be/-zlOxGZvlM4
After the Tones Preview - Rick and Monique Elgersma
After the Tones is a documentary film now in production with a scheduled release date in late 2025. For more information, please go to https://ResidualFilm.com.
10/16/2025
In another After the Tones preview, Daniel Defenbaugh describes his loss of purpose and identity after having to retire early from his law enforcement career because of PTSD.
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After the Tones Preview - Daniel Defenbaugh
After the Tones is a documentary film now in production with a scheduled release date in late 2025. For more information, please go to https://ResidualFilm.com.
10/14/2025
In this After the Tones Preview, Jo Terry discusses how PTSD stayed with her husband even after his retirement, ultimately leading to his su***de.
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https://youtu.be/xhI6TrGFiOs
After the Tones Preview - Jo Terry
After the Tones is a documentary film now in production with a scheduled release date in late 2025. For more information, please go to https://ResidualFilm.com.