RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Raleigh Fire Department is one of the first in the state to hire a full-time psychologist. Dr. Don Crohan has only been on staff for five weeks and already he's busy. He comes to the department with more than 35 years of … [Read more...]
MIDVALE — The Unified Fire Authority's newest station in Midvale was designed with mental health in mind. Station 125, located at 655 W. Center Street, not only features private rooms and bathrooms for firefighters working long hours, but also larger common rooms. Capt. … [Read more...]
The FRCE (First Responder Center of Excellence, which is part of the NFFF- (www.FirstResponderCenter.org) is hosting a 2 day Health and Wellness Symposium in Florida: Thursday, January 19 and Friday, January 20, 2023 in St Pete Beach (near Tampa). Specifically, there are 4 … [Read more...]
ALABAMA FIREFIGHTERS TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Firefighters are constantly going up against blazing homes and deadly accidents but they’re also fighting an invisible battle for their mental health. The Alabama Department of Mental Health is helping stop this growing concern by funding the Alabama … [Read more...]
Each December, there are some very significant dates for the fire service, worthy of note and well worth kitchen table discussion with Firefighters-especially with the younger ones. While we can't cover them all, below is plenty we can all learn from-and remember them and their … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTER WHO CONTEMPLATED SUICIDE – NOW HELPING OTHERS!
HILLIARD, Ohio — Lieutenant Tom Bolin has been a firefighter with the Norwich Township Fire Department for 27 years. Decades of helping others has taken a toll on him. In 2019, he took a gun and went to his basement with thoughts of taking his own … [Read more...]
COLONIE — Ryan Gagliardi had plans. The emergency medical technician with the Malta-Stillwater EMS unit had just taken the Albany County sheriff’s deputy exam. He was planning a trip to Europe with his best friend, Jon Silvernail. He planned to enroll in online arson … [Read more...]