We regret to pass on that Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District Captain Dale E. Mosby had died in the Line of Duty. According to the district PIO, Captain Mosby had a long battle with work related PTSD and tragically, on Monday, November 16, 2020, Captain Mosby took his own life. Captain Mosby was a 31-year veteran of the Fire District and was actively involved in training, and was instrumental in establishing their peer support group. Captain Mosby was held in very high regard, a mentor to many, and a highly respected individual in their organization. Departments interested in participating in the drive by procession planned for December 5th,, please RSVP to ender@rsf-fire.org Our condolences go out to Dale’s wife, his two children, and to his friends and family. Rest In Peace.
*****FIREFIGHTER SUICIDE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES*****
SUICIDE HOTLINE USA: 1 (800) 273-8255
SUICIDE HOTLINES CANADA: https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/
SUICIDE HOTLINES WORLDWIDE:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
PLEASE NOTE: Suicide continues to be a constant in the profession of fire, rescue and EMS. Please take time to review these links-and have the info on hand.
=IAFF: https://www.iaff.org/behavioral-health/
=NVFC: https://www.nvfc.org/programs/share-the-load-program/
=NFFF: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/
=THE CORDICO GUARDIAN SYSTEM: https://www.cordico.com/first-responder-mobile-app/
=ROSECRANCE FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM: http://www.rosecrance.org/substance-abuse/florian-firefighter-paramedic-police-military-treatment-center/
=SAFE CALL NOW: http://safecallnow.org/
=FIREFIGHTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: http://www.ffbha.org/
=FIREFIGHTER SUICIDE-THE RISING TIDE: https://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2018/08/firefighter-behavioral-health-and-suicide-a-rising-tide.html
=ESTABLISHING A SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM-FIRE ENGINEERING:
http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2014/07/implementing-a-suicide-prevention-program.html
=FF SILENT KILLER-FIRE ENGINEERING:
http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-165/issue-12/features/firefighters-silent-killer-suicide.html
=THE COMPANY OFFICERS ROLE-FIRERESCUE1:
http://tinyurl.com/7bbz8ev
=THE WARNING SIGNS-FIREHOUSE:
https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/health-fitness/article/21004990/firefighter-suicide-risk-factors-warning-signs
=FF SUICIDE ARTICLE: (A FIRE CHIEF/DAD’S PERSPECTIVE)
http://firechief.com/health-safety/ar/firefighting_not_without_warning/ (Fire Chief Magazine Article)
=FF SUICIDE ARTICLE: USA TODAY: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/04/11/officers-firefighters-suicides-study/503735002/
=FF SUICIDE ARTICLE: (ABC NEWS)
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/firefighter-ptsd-suicide/story?id=14466320 (ABC News Article on Firefighter Suicide)
=FF SUICIDE ARTICLE-FIREHOUSE:
http://www.firehouse.com/news/10732817/chicago-firefighter-suicide-report-seeks-answers
SUICIDE HOTLINE USA: 1 (800) 273-8255
SUICIDE HOTLINES CANADA: https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/
SUICIDE HOTLINES WORLDWIDE:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines