The vehicle crash yesterday into West Virginia's Elk River that killed a mother and her daughter ...and the Firefighter who tried to rescue them is being reported as a murder-suicide. Reports from the Braxton County Sheriffs Office are that Latonya Bell, 42, and her daughter, … [Read more...]
Fire Chief Ray Barton and Flint Fire Department grieve the loss of fellow firefighter, John Stenger
In a somber and poignant moment during last week’s city council meeting, Flint Fire Chief Ray Barton shared, at the request of council, news of a recent untimely death of one of Flint’s long-time firefighters, John Stenger. In a hushed voice, Chief Barton explained, “Our … [Read more...]
Apr. 22—Decatur Fire & Rescue's Engine 2 was damaged early this morning when it was hit by a vehicle on Alabama 20, a Fire Department official said. Deputy Chief Nathan Springer said Engine 2 responded to a wreck near Calvary Assembly of God at about 5:20 a.m. and, about … [Read more...]
As Fires Intensify, Psychologists Are Concerned About Suicide Risk Among Firefighters
As climate change fuels more severe wildfires that burn through larger swaths of forestland and homes each year, firefighters are facing increasingly unpredictable, catastrophic blazes, leading many to speak out about suicide among their ranks, an occupational hazard they once … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTER HEALTH RISKS
YAKIMA, WA - Having a profession as a firefighter has many health risks that come with it. Firefighters work in very dangerous environments and face health hazards many times, increase their risk for line-of-duty injury and sometimes death. Being a firefighter isn't easy, but … [Read more...]
LAWTON, OK – APPARENT SUICIDE ON FIREHOUSE PROPERTY
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department says they are investigating after a man reportedly committed suicide at a Lawton fire station. According to an incident report, officers were called to Fire Station #4 on Cache Road around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12. A … [Read more...]
As first responder suicides rise, Florida task force calls for changes in training, help availability
The number of first responders committing suicide continues to rise, according to leaders of the first comprehensive statewide task force representing firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, corrections, training and behavioral health services across Florida. The task force has been … [Read more...]