REACH OUT It is not unusual to have thoughts of suicide. Some writers have even suggested that each ofus will consider suicide, no matter how briefly, at least once in our lives.That having a thought about suicide is a universal human experience. Having thethought is … [Read more...]
National Survivors of Suicide Day
National Survivors of Suicide Day is designated as Saturday, November 20 and information can be accessed through the Association For Suicide Prevention page located below as well as on our links. Please remember those in both your personal and fire service families who are … [Read more...]
” A Note from a Friend”
Since we haveannounced the Personal Survival page we have been inundated with requests tohelp spread the message of personal survival and we are grateful for those withthe strength to share. Below is a courageous story of a brother firefighter whohas “survived” and his very … [Read more...]
" A Note from a Friend"
Since we haveannounced the Personal Survival page we have been inundated with requests tohelp spread the message of personal survival and we are grateful for those withthe strength to share. Below is a courageous story of a brother firefighter whohas “survived” and his very … [Read more...]
Safety Week 2010: Suicide Prevention for First Responders
Carolyn Clark shares advice on observing first responders who exhibit signs and symptoms of suicidal behavior. Courtesy of Firehouse.com … [Read more...]
PEOPLE DIE – GREAT AMERICANS VIDEO
The hardest thing to realize about working for the fire department is the fact that people do die. Watch and listen these courageous stories. … [Read more...]
George’s persistence helped save his life after his first pulmonary embolism was misdiagnosed and his initial DVT was not treated. I reported for one of my 24 hour shifts as a Firefighter/Paramedic in November, 2007. There was a “carbon monoxide” call that … [Read more...]