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From: Gregg Mclay

Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 6:17 PM

To: Jeffrey] White; Curtis Elsis; Gregg Mclay
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I wanted to give you a brief history of what has transpired with Engineer Granada and where we are as
of today. Engineer Granada was promoted and sent to Station 10 about 5 months ago. During his initial
couple months he referenced the Pulse incident quite frequently. Initially we entertained his comments and
discussions, both pro and con, as to what he had seen on the call and what they did. Much was in a very
informative lessons learned format. Over the past several weeks his overtones changed and a couple red ?ags
have popped up where I felt he needed some counseling to allow him to talk freely with a professional. Josh
agreed and willingly contacted the UCF restores program. To date, Josh has had several sessions with one of
their program counselors and in turn he has developed a comfortable relationship. One in which he calls
"productive" discussions. This morning, Engineer Granada expressed to me his desire to participate in a 3 week
program that is being put on by UCF, speci?cally for ?rst responder's and military personnel. His counselor
feels this program would bene?t him a great deal in conjunction with his continued progress he has had with
this counselor. I can tell you that getting to know Josh he is a very private person. One that is not easy to open
up, nor is he comfortable discussing things of this nature. Josh is in no way a danger to hurt himself or others.
He is just requesting the opportunity with fellow responders and military personnel to learn some

additional coping skills and this upcoming class is a perfect ?t for him. I believe the class starts in early August.
I am requesting that he be allowed to attend under the EAWP. It is my understanding the CPD has had of?cers
already participate in this program.

This morning the ?rst report in injury was completed under the mental awareness concerns. I also contacted
EAP and provided the above information with the case representative. My contact at EAP is 3 Larry Lawn. 959-
299-3831. Email is Lawrence.lawn@rfl.com. Sunpro and E50 reports have been completed under alarm
number 35718.

Please feel free to contact me for further discussions.

Lieutenant Gregg McLay

City of Orlando Fire Department
Engine Company 10 C-Shiit
Logistics Inventory Control

p. 407-246-4410

c. 407-383-1106

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From: Gregg Mclay

Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 2:09 PM
To: Joshua Granada; Edward 5 Me
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From: Gregg Mclay

Sent: Thursday, August 17. 1:32 PM
Subject: Excempt

To: Curtis Elsis, Dawn Sumter

I need to keep you both updated in regards to Josh Granada. As both of you know, Chief White has been
involved. but keeps running into road blocks apparently with our admin following direction from City legal. Last
week Chief White was directed to have Josh meet with Dr Portnoy, who apparently would make the
recommendation of what should happen with Josh and his request to attend the 3 week seminar. 80 Josh met
with Dr Portnoy this past Tuesday morning. The outcome was positive. Dr Portnoy agreed with the other
health care professional that Josh would bene?t from this seminar that we requested 2 months ago. For him to
continue counseling. Chief White contacted me following Josh meeting with Dr Portnoy and stated he placed
on Chief Fusells desk the recommendation from Dr. Portnoy. That was Tuesday morning. This morning Josh
sent off, on his own, the below email directly to Fusell. have spoke with Josh this morning after reading this
email and he feels that enough time as dragged on and he was going to get things going. I will be totally
honest with both of you. Our department TDY's people all the time. If a person was to ask help for a substance
abuse problem he is immediately taken off shift and offered help. In this case, Josh is seeking help and

the licenced mental health professional that he is seeing is recommending a beautiful opportunity for him to be
with fellow workers and military to share stores and coping skills. I would think his letter will come with
rami?cations and most likely a mandatory referral. Josh is prepared for that.

Gregg

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