Family, friends, Firefighters, and now law enforcement, in Delaware and Maryland, are on the lookout for 46-year old Jobie Gause. Gause was last seen leaving his shift at Five Points Fire Company in Delaware at 1800 hours on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Attempts to locate or … [Read more...]
John Preston of “22 and You” to Hike 50K in Honor of Retired Firefighter That Lost His Life to Suicide
Marine, Firefighter, Sony recording artist and First Responder/Veteran suicide advocate will hike in honor of retired firefighter that lost his life to suicide. There is a special bond and connection between those who have faced the tragic loss of a loved one to suicide. It is … [Read more...]
This is a very strong reminder that when you THINK the insurance and related folks have your back-you may be in for one he!! of a surprise...at perhaps your worst time. This is about a 29-year-old DC Firefighter's battle with COVID-19 as he is caught off guard by the lack of … [Read more...]
NEW GRANT PROGRAM FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION OF 1st RESPONDERS
ENGLEWOOD — After going to a few Holly’s Hope meetings, Realtor Mitch Mesenburg knew one way to help reach first responders suffering from PTSD is money for resources. Mesenburg, a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company, lost his son to suicide while in the … [Read more...]
Perhaps you caught the rant by JJ Watt and thought the same thing some of us did. Some Firefighters? Some Fire Officers? Some Fire Chiefs? If you didn't - take a look-we've attached it for you so you can share it as well. Or maybe not. It's a simple but no BS message that … [Read more...]
WORKERS COMP DENIALS FOR FIREFIGHTERS? No Surprise * According to the Union in Fairfax County (VA) Firefighters claims related to COVID-19 are being denied. Since March, about 100 of Fairfax County’s Firefighters and Paramedics have tested positive for the coronavirus, which its … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO FD STARTS MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
The San Diego Fire Department has introduced a program that pairs service dogs and chaplains with firefighters to provide emotional support for work-related trauma. The program is the first of its kind in the U.S., the Los Angeles Times reportedon Monday. “It’s … [Read more...]
Ask ANY supervising fire officer.... and the biggest challenge facing them isn't always the fire scene-it's the firehouse scene-and the troops we are responsible for. It's the "people" stuff. Good. Bad. Ugly...the people, our "Brothers & Sisters" and issues related to you and … [Read more...]
A pair of Emergency Medical Technicians working for a Brooklyn (part of the FDNY 9-1-1 system response) hospital were robbed at gunpoint as they responded to a bogus 911 call at a NYCHA apartment building, officials and sources said today. The EMTs, a 28-year-old woman and a … [Read more...]
AN URGENT MAYDAY From A Firefighter/Paramedic from the Anchorage FD Dear Firefighters / Members of The Secret List: This is a MAYDAY request for someone with TYPE "O" Blood. While most of you don't know me, I am pretty private and not prone to asking people for help. … [Read more...]