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Best Practices in Behavioral Wellness for Emergency Responders

(5 days ago) WEBReport Update on behavioral wellness. That’s understandable; the document contains a lot of content. We know significantly more about firefighter behavioral health today than we did in 2017 when the original report was published. This update is not a …

https://www.iafc.org/docs/default-source/1vcos/20211103-iafc-yellow-ribbon-report.pdf

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A conversation about firefighter mental health - NFPA

(5 days ago) WEBA Million Papercuts. The Fire service and EMS are losing members to suicide at an alarming rate. Against that backdrop, the founder of the Firefighter …

https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/nfpa-journal/2024/04/26/a-conversation-about-firefighter-mental-health

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First Responders: Behavioral Health Concerns, Emergency …

(4 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Conditions in Emergency Medical Services Personnel. One of the core risk factors for first responders is the pace of their work. First responders are always on …

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/dtac/supplementalresearchbulletin-firstresponders-may2018.pdf

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Fire Fighter Behavioral Health Challenges - IAFF

(8 days ago) WEBGeneral President Edward Kelly led a roundtable discussion during the IAFF 2022 Convention on behavioral health issues in the fire service. From the Summer 2022 issue of Fire Fighter Quarterly. …

https://www.iaff.org/news/fire-fighter-behavioral-health-challenges/

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Increasing the Focus on Fire Service Behavioral Health

(6 days ago) WEBAs the need for behavioral health support for fire and EMS is recognized, the fire service should take these steps. 1. Educate all ranks of fire and EMS about risk …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/blog/increasing-the-focus-on-fire-and-ems-behavioral-health/

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Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance

(2 days ago) WEBFirefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. Jeff Dill, M.A., Community Counseling, Founder and CEO. [email protected]. (847) 209-8208. • 57.6% of fire fighters report having …

https://www.ffbha.org/

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Why Firefighters Are Facing A Growing Mental Health Challenge

(2 days ago) WEBClimate change is likely to accelerate that, and that is changing the lives of people who fight fires. NPR's Nathan Rott reports that many face a mental health crisis. …

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/16/968252579/why-firefighters-are-facing-a-growing-mental-health-challenge

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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - U.S. Fire …

(4 days ago) WEBIssue. An increasing number of firefighters die by suicide, experiencing mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress, contracted from exposures they suffered while …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/summit/2023-factsheets/mental-health-and-wellbeing.pdf

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Behavioral Health - First Responder Center for Excellence

(4 days ago) WEBThe project will seek to develop and implement more accessible digital tools in identifying and addressing suicidal ideation and provide psychological peer support, including actions designed to promote self-care and co …

https://firstrespondercenter.org/resource-hub/behavioral-health/

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Impact of Behavioral Health - U.S. Fire Administration

(5 days ago) WEBIssue: An increasing number of firefighters are dying by suicide as a result of suffering from behavioral health issues — including post-traumatic stress disorder …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/about/usfa-events/2022-10-11-usfa-summit/behavioral-health/

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Behavioral Health - IAFF

(9 days ago) WEBThere is growing concern about behavioral health issues in the fire service and the significant impact on wellness. The stresses faced by fire fighters, paramedics and EMTs throughout the course of their careers – …

https://www.iaff.org/behavioral-health/

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As Fires Worsen, A Mental Health Crisis For Those Battling Them

(3 days ago) WEBDemand is growing for post-traumatic retreats for firefighters and first responders as awareness of mental health issues grows and fires worsen. Newberry …

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/26/968391523/as-fires-worsen-a-mental-health-crisis-for-those-battling-them

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Fire Service Behavioral Health Management Guide

(2 days ago) WEBThe questions underscore the complexity of behavioral health issues. The fire service isn’t alone on this issue – law enforcement, EMS, the military, and the public all face similar …

https://firefightermentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/behavioral-health-mgmt-guide-122017.pdf

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Firefighter Stress and Mental Health: Introduction to the Special …

(8 days ago) WEBVincent B. Van Hasselt, Ph.D., is President’s Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Director of the First Responder Research and Training Program at …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01454455211064955

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First Responders and Mental Health: When Heroes Need Rescuing

(8 days ago) WEBIn a number of studies, first responders showed disturbingly clear outcomes in reference to suicidal ideation. According to the studies, there was a 28% lifetime …

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/first-responders-and-mental-health-when-heroes-need-rescuing

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Firefighter behavorial health: we can do more

(9 days ago) WEBThe Firefighter Behavioral Health. Alliance (FBHA) is the most prominent organization for suicide statistics for the fire service, gathering information through confidential reports, e …

https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/pdf/efop/efo246623.pdf

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Why Mental Health Resources Are Critical for Firefighters

(Just Now) WEBAs a result, many firefighters have suppressed their feelings, with devastating consequences to their mental health. Research indicates that a large …

https://www.columbiasouthern.edu/blog/blog-articles/2019/august/firefighter-mental-health-resources/

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Behavioral Health Programs in the Fire Service - Firefighter Nation

(2 days ago) WEBBe on the lookout for the rollout of a wonderful new program geared toward training every firefighter on the issues of firefighter behavioral health.

https://www.firefighternation.com/firerescue/behavioral-health-programs-in-the-fire-service/

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Wounds of the Spirit: Moral Injury in Firefighters

(4 days ago) WEBThe Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) , in discussions with family members and/or colleagues of firefighters who have died by suicide, has found that relationship …

https://www.ffbha.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Moral-Injury-White-Paper-2-9-23.pdf

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Behavioral Health Program U.S. Department of the Interior

(Just Now) WEBA joint wildland firefighter behavioral health program, currently under development, will expand the mental health support available to wildland fire personnel. In addition, …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/behavioral-health

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Special Report: Wildland Firefighters—Hidden Heroes of the …

(1 days ago) WEBA national survey of all types of firefighters conducted several years back found that 55% of firefighters reported a history of suicidal behavior, compared with …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2023.05.5.38

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Firefighter Resources, Cancer and Other Illnesses NIOSH CDC

(Just Now) WEBHeart Health Risk for Firefighters. Sudden death from a heart event is the most common cause of death among firefighters (Preventing firefighter fatalities, 2007). Heart …

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/health.html

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Canton Township Fire Department focused on addiction, mental …

(6 days ago) WEBCanton Township Fire Department is trying to link those with addiction and mental health issues with treatment. Consenting patients will be referred to behavioral …

https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2024/05/18/canton-township-fire-department-focused-on-addiction-mental-health/73278847007/

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Emergency Responder Health, Safety and Wellness - U.S. Fire …

(3 days ago) WEBCurrent health and safety issues are explored, with an emphasis on the safety role of the first-line supervisor. Courses are available on- and off-campus, and …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/a-z/health-safety-wellness/

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Canton firefighter/paramedic's death puts spotlight on - MSN

(6 days ago) WEBThe National Fallen Firefighters Association noted that a study by the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology concluded that about "20% of firefighters and …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/canton-firefighter-paramedic-s-death-puts-spotlight-on-firefighter-mental-health/ar-BB1mDF6r

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Weyerhaeuser, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance Partner for …

(7 days ago) WEBABOUT FIREFIGHTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ALLIANCE Founded in 2010 by Jeff Dill, the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) offers educational …

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/weyerhaeuser-firefighter-behavioral-health-alliance-203000675.html

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Weyerhaueser, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance Partner for …

(7 days ago) WEBAbout Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. Founded in 2010 by Jeff Dill, the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) offers educational workshops to …

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/05/15/weyerhaueser-firefighter-behavioral-health-alliance-partner-for-third-year/

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Firefighters in California Race to Rescue 2-Year-Old Retriever Mix

(8 days ago) WEBFirefighters learn about the behavior patterns of different animals and understanding how animals may react in stressful situations helps them anticipate …

https://pethelpful.com/pet-news/california-firefighters-rescue-dog-trapped-bathroom-wall

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Top Commercial Construction Risks and Challenges for 2024

(7 days ago) WEB“Being a firefighter can be physically difficult, it can be dangerous, and the impact of fighting fires and rescue can have a behavioral health impact, as well.” Given …

https://riskandinsurance.com/top-commercial-construction-risks-and-challenges-for-2024/

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