Drawn by Fire: September 2024
Paul Combs addresses the issue of firefighters and suicide in this illustration from the September 2024 edition of Fire Engineering.
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Five After Midnight: Keep the Promise
Host Stephanie White sits down with TJ from “Keep the Promise” to discuss the subject of firefighter suicide.
Suicide Safety Plans for the Fire Service
Stephanie White says now is the time to discuss the time-sensitive nature of suicide and suicide safety plans with your firefighters.
Firefighter Suicide: Don’t Normalize It
If firefighters are going to be better about saving our own, we must acknowledge we can't “normalize” all the ugliness and heartache we witness.
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The Call We Carry: Confronting PTSD in the Fire Service
A documentary film takes a look at the impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder on Tacoma (WA) firefighters.
It’s Not the Calls: Firefighter Mental Health and Organizational Leadership
When we are unable to address our true sources of pain, healing remains elusive. Dena Ali considers the mental health impacts of bad leaders.
The Marriage of the Fire Service and Psychology: Starting Effective Behavioral Health Programs
Firefighters and their families deserve psychological care tailored to the needs of their profession. Dr. Kristen Wheldon on how to get there.
TX Firefighter Dies While on Duty
Brady Fire Engineer/EMT William “Bill” Fore, 38, was on-duty when he was found severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Helping Firefighters Deal with a Traumatic Incident
If you’re a company officer, it’s your responsibility to ask your crew after a traumatic call if they are OK, says Jacob W. Dowd.
Humpday Hangout: Straight Talk: Pat Kenny
Dan DeGryse and Robbie Fisher talk to Pat Kenny about firefighter mental health, humor and resilience, faith, and more.
APS Radio: Pat Kenny
Jim Burneka talks with guest Patrick J. Kenny about the importance of St Patrick's Day, his book, and the signs that help guide him.
APS Radio: Jo Terry
Host Jim Burneka speaks with Jo Terry from the Chip Terry Fund. Chip was an Assistant Chief for the Covington (KY) Fire Department.
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