Keith Hanks is a retired firefighter and EMT from Massachusetts and 21-year veteran of the fire service. He worked heavily in the training of others as a certified educator, and field training officer. He was diagnosed with Complex PTSD in 2015. He has since dedicated his life to advocating for mental illness, substance and alcohol abuse recovery, and suicide awareness. In October 2023, his first feature length documentary focusing on PTSD in the first responder community, First Responders in Crisis, was released to streaming platforms worldwide. He is an international speaker, podcast personality, and published author and writer having released his first book, ALLEN, in June 2024. He is a certified Peer Support Facilitator as well as a Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Coach.