Earlier this month, Detroit firefighter Matt Dunaj found himself at his breaking point after years of stress from work, financial difficulties, and personal challenges. One night, alone in his basement, he was on the verge of ending his life. As he prepared to, his Goldendoodle, Mia, rushed to his side, licking his face and interrupting the moment with...Read More
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As the nation grapples with a mental health crisis, first responders find themselves at a heightened risk for suicide due to the demanding nature of their work. First responders, including firefighters, police officers, and EMTs, often face higher rates of mental health challenges. Captain Ronnie Spivey of the Little Rock Fire...Read More
Nineteen police and fire department representatives from Liberty Lake to Latah to Cheney to Elk convened at the new Spokane Regional Emergency Communications facility in Spokane Valley Wednesday to oppose an “unfair” proposed state law. The bill, sponsored by Spokane Reps. Timm Ormsby and Natasha Hill, democrats, is the latest in a yearslong saga between...Read More
