Dena Ali

FDIC 2025 Preview: Organizational Leadership and Mental Wellness

This workshop delves into the essential role of leadership in supporting the mental health of first responders.

Most NY First Responders Experience Mental Health Challenges, Survey Finds

A survey of more than 6,000 first responders in New York found most experience stress, while others have dealt with anxiety and burnout due to their professions.
Firefighter talking to a ghost

Drawn by Fire: January 2025

See the January 2025 Fire Engineering magazine illustration from Paul Combs.
David Rhodes and Deni Ali

In the Books: Hope Out of Darkness

Dena Ali discusses her powerful book, Hope Out of Darkness: A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness.
Jim Burneka

Retired Firefighter Helps Other Members Face the Mental Rigors of the Job

Jim Burneka's recently published book describes his life in firefighting and his work helping others move beyond the trauma of their jobs.
Jim and Jameson Burneka

APS Radio: Firefighters’ Struggles and Family Life

Host Jim Burneka speaks with his eldest son, Jameson. They consider how our struggles as first responders can affect our children.
Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle

Mental Health Monthly: Recruitment, Retention, Retirement, Recovery

Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle discuss challenges in the fire service, such as recruitment, retention, retirement, and recovery.
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