Bad news out of L.A. County as at least 2 Firefighters have been shot at a fire station in the remote Agua Dulce neighborhood. One adult male was airlifted to Henry Mayo Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. While LE was pursuing a possible suspect in the reported shooting … [Read more...]
Below is a link to a number of no cost-no excuses weekly fire department basic company drills. As always, make sure that these - or any related suggested drill or training - are authorized and fall within the policies and operating guidelines of your own department, as well as … [Read more...]
Firefighter celebrated for helping other first responders maintain healthy mind, body, spirit
CEDAR HILL, Mo. – Angie Stephens has been a firefighter for 18 years with the Cedar Hill Fire Department and loves it! She became interested in firefighting as a teen volunteer and joined the Cedar Hill Fire Department where she works 48-hour shifts while raising two boys. “It … [Read more...]
Firefighter committed suicide after being “failed” by GP practice
Bryan Jenkins, a reserve with Ledbury Fire Brigade who had received an award for bravery while in service, took his own life in January after battling with bi-polar for decades. He was 59. His sister Angela Dudley-Warde said he had been “desperate” for a face-to-face … [Read more...]
Tri-State widow fighting crisis of PTSD, depression in first responders
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The widow of a Tri-State firefighter is doing everything she can to improve awareness and sensitivity on issues of mental health among first responders. The trauma faced by police officers, firefighters and other emergency responders is … [Read more...]
One tough job: Fire agencies battle mental health stigmas
With fire seasons lasting longer and wildland firefighters working more hours, agencies around the basin are working to address mental health concerns among their crews. Even during a mild fire season, firefighting is a physically and mentally taxing job. Tahoe Douglas Fire … [Read more...]
Albuquerque Fire Rescue hires first behavioral health director in department history
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For the first time in its history, Albuquerque Fire Rescue now has a behavioral health director. AFR Behavioral Health Director Maia Dalton-Theodore will be tasked with supporting the mental health needs of the department’s firefighters, paramedics, and … [Read more...]
Family pay tribute to ‘gentle giant’ volunteer firefighter from Peterborough after tragic death
A family have paid tribute following the death of a "caring and thoughtful" volunteer firefighter in Peterborough. William Baker, 40, tragically took his own life at Peterborough Volunteer fire station on May 26 last year. An inquest heard today (Tuesday, May 18) how … [Read more...]
Woodstock first responder running 70+ miles to bring attention to firefighter suicide issue
WOODSTOCK, Ill. - A Woodstock first responder and veteran is running for firefighters who can't. Ryan Mains is training to run more than 70 miles in memory of firefighters who lost their lives to suicide. "It's a bit of an epidemic. Over 100 firefighters and paramedics die … [Read more...]
House Passes HERO Act to Provide Mental Health Resources to Nation’s First Responders and Health Care Workers
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) that would provide critical mental health resources to our … [Read more...]