NVFC Releases Report and Webinar on Suicide in the Fire and Emergency Services
Members of the fire and emergency services regularly face a variety of daily stressors that can have lasting effects on their mental and emotional well-being. Tragically, some do not receive the help that they need to adequately deal with these issues and turn to suicide. With generous support from the United States Fire Administration (USFA), the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) developed a comprehensive report addressing suicide in the fire and emergency services.
Authored by Jeff Dill from the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA), the report, Suicide in the Fire and Emergency Services: Adopting a Proactive Approach to Behavioral Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention, explores various behavioral health concerns and identifies resources and best practices for mental wellness and suicide prevention. The report also includes data from a behavioral health survey conducted by the NVFC earlier this year. The survey was completed by 849 first responders, and the data analysis was performed for the NVFC by HOPE Health Research Institute.
For more information go to: http://nvfc.org/news-and-events/news/health-and-safety-news/2538-nvfc-releases-report-and-webinar-on-suicide-in-the-fire-and-emergency-services
