Retirement—Remembering the Past, Living for the Future The dispatcher’s voice breaks the station’s silence. She announces this is the final alarm for Lt. Wilson and congratulates him on 26 years of dedication at the fire department. The dispatcher wishes him success and relaxation during his retirement. As Lt. Wilson shakes the hands of...Read More
Malibu Lagoon Project Contributed to Woman’s Suicide, Boyfriend Says KTLA News 5:12 a.m. PDT, June 11, 2012 MALIBU, Calif. (KTLA) — Police are investigating the suicide of a firefighter known for her support of the Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project. Authorities believe 35-year-old Stephanie Glas, of Malibu, shot and killed herself in her boyfriend’s home...Read More
Years later, Aurora firefighter battles PTSD By Denise Crosby ~ [email protected] June 9, 2012 8:14PM Updated: June 10, 2012 2:49AM It was Aug. 27, 2004, when the fire — and the controversy — ignited in the basement of a home in the 600 block of Palace Street on Aurora’s West Side. Lt. Joseph Bartholomew,...Read More
West Valley fire departments battle rise in firefighter-suicide rate WV depts. battle rise in occurrence by D.S. Woodfill – May. 31, 2012 09:55 PM The Republic | azcentral.com About 900 firefighters from departments across the West Valley are going through a suicide-prevention program intended to reduce the number of firefighters taking their own lives....Read More
Inside the Philadelphia Fire Department: Did Racial Tension Contribute to One Fireman’s Suicide? Jack Slivinski Jr.’s mysterious death is only the beginning of the saga. By Steve Volk He opened the door, pushing in without a knock. “Jack,” he called into the dark. “Jack!” No answer. But he knew his way around his son’s...Read More
As I read this blog I couldn’t help but think how many of our fire service brothers and sisters that we have lost had the same wonderful impact on people as Mary Richardson Kennedy yet were unable to help themselves. We must create a culture where they receive the help they need so we...Read More
