GOING UNDER! Posted by Paul Combs on June 30, 2013 at 9:45am View Blog I could say many things about this cartoon and my personal experiences, but I am going to give this space up for a friend who is following the noble calling of helping firefighters save ourselves, so we may continue to save...Read More
Stress First Aid for firefighters New training aims to quickly identify and treat distressto avert serious illness. ByLeila Haghighat, Inquirer Staff Writer Contact Leila Haghighat at 215-854-4869or [email protected] Posted: June 23, 2013 Henry Costo wasonly 20 when he was sent to his first fatal fire. He raced up toa third-floor apartment on Girard Avenue, where...Read More
Martin Sibley: Firefighter found hanged hoursafter police quiz about initiation ceremonies 21 Jun 2013 15:57 By Louie Smith It is not known whether Martin, who was 48,was spoken to by police at his home as a suspect, witness or victim. Adecorated firefighter is believed to have committed suicide just hours after hewas questioned by cops...Read More
June13, 2013 St-Jean-sur-Richelieufirefighter sounds the alarm about psychological harassment By AnneLeclair Global News MONTREAL– A member of Montreal’s fire department committed suicide last fall, afterenduring months of psychological harassment from a co-worker. The incidentrocked the fire department’s reputation and the fire chief was forced to resignin February. Around the same time that Stéphane Archambault took...Read More
Post-Traumatic StressDisorder May Be Prevented With New Drug That ‘Triggers A Brain Receptor’ By Nyasia Draper | Jun 07,2013 12:25 PM EDT Scientisthave discovered that Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can possibly be prevented according to the LosAngeles Times. Theconclusion stems from an experiment involving traumatized mice who were latertreated with a drug that “triggers a...Read More
Whatthe NVFC has planned for Safety and Health Week Jun. 6, 2013 by Janet Wilmoth in Mutual Aid An Illinois firefighter committed suicide earlier this week,after posting an apology to his family and friends on Facebook. I can onlyimagine how painful his actions were to his loved ones, who must be left withendless questions. Firefighter...Read More
