EmotionalSupport for Line of Duty Death Survivors Author:Peggy Sweeney Local newspaper headlinesreport the sad news of another fallen hero; the tragic death of a bravefirefighter who has died in the line of duty. A dedicated professional whosacrificed his or her life that others may live or that homes and propertywould be saved from the ravages...Read More
From Philly.Com August 10, 2011 By Leah Roman and Jennifer Taylor Last week’s news that the late Philadelphia firefighter John "Jack" Slivinski would be featured on the cover of the "Nation’s Bravest" calendar reminded us of media coverage of his suicide in June. It was often at odds with recommendations for reporting on suicide...Read More
Family sues city over death Struggling firefighter committed suicide after given ultimatum July 16, 2011 Bryan Baxter, the son-in-law and arepresentative of firefighter Craig Warren’s estate, is seeking $4.15 millionin damages. The claim was filed July 5 in Marion County Circuit Court, and thecity has yet to respond. Warren suffered psychologicalproblems related to his work...Read More
TheNational Fallen Firefighters Foundation just completed hosting a two day symposium,in Baltimore, Maryland. The purpose of the symposium was to gather various fireservice leaders from fire service organizations and fire departments along withsocial workers and clinicians to discuss the 13th Life SafetyInitiative specifically centering on the topics of depression and suicide inthe fire service. Subjectmatter...Read More
