HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Flags are at half staff in Henrietta, after a recently retired firefighter took his own life in the fire station parking lot on Tuesday. The department said he did it after visiting his former colleagues. With all the stress that firefighters, EMS workers, police and other emergency responders deal with, the Mental...Read More
All, Tragic news out of Wisconsin as EMT Kayln Books, who was a member of Chetek (NW Wisconsin) Ambulance, has taken her own life. According to Fire Chief Ryan Olson, “Kayln is the wife of Chetek FD Firefighter Justin Books and daughter-in-law of Assistant Chief Randy Books. Kayln lost her battle this week with mental health....Read More
Suicide is always preventable. If you are having thoughts of suicide or feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline immediately at 988. Counselors are also available to chat at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Remember: You deserve to be supported, and it is never too late to seek help. Speak with someone today. By Bill Carey FireRescue1 AUSTIN, Texas —...Read More
We all know that wildland firefighting is a tough and physically dangerous job. But what often doesn’t get talked about enough is the mental toll it takes. Evidence suggests many wildland fire personnel face higher risks of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and even suicide. The key to reducing these risks is prevention, early intervention and...Read More
All, These phenomenal upcoming Firefighter workshops Are FREE. Attached are the flyers for the 3 upcoming FRCE (First Responder Center of Excellence) – NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Firefighter Functional Fitness and Wellness Workshops. (Agenda Below) NOTE: There is no cost to attend these upcoming workshops, but registration is required due to limited class size. ==NEW YORK CITY AREA AT FDNY ...Read More
SHOTS FIRE AT 2 DIFFERENT FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENTS: WI & CO. WISCONSIN: Earlier yesterday, an ambulance from the South Shore Fire Department in Mount Pleasant, WI was struck by a projectile while transporting a patient, shattering the passenger side window of the patient compartment. Fortunately, neither the patient nor the attending paramedic were injured. The Mount...Read More
