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Police, firefighters die by suicide more often than in line of duty. Why rates remain high
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThis story contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know may be struggling with...
First Responder Suicide Awareness Walk to be held Sunday starting at Braintree High School
Patriot Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBRAINTREE – A First Responder Suicide Awareness Walk will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday beginning at...
‘We have to do something different’: Chief says after 2 firefighter suicides
WFTV via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe message coming from the Marion County fire chief is simple: “We have to do something different,”...
St. Paul firefighters roll out ‘The Tommy’ workout to remember one of their own, bring awareness to...
Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAs St. Paul firefighters stood facing retired Deputy Fire Chief Tom McDonough, he told them how important their support is for him and his family. Wednesday marked two years since the death ...
More police officers die by suicide than in line-of-duty, data shows
WKRN articles via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSince 2018, a total of 15 Tennessee firefighters and law enforcement officers have died by suicide,...
Texas fire departments are fighting stigma and pushing to provide firefighters mental health help
Texas Tribune via Yahoo News· 5 months agoFirefighters at Fire Station 48 in Houston on Nov. 22, 2023. Credit: Mark Felix for The Texas...
A new three-digit suicide prevention hotline will launch nationally this week
The Fayetteville Observer via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThis week, a new three-digit number will launch for those wanting to reach the National Suicide...
Firefighters back mental health ‘conversation’ and raise thousands for Movember
Press Association News via AOL· 1 year agoA firefighter from Cornwall has stressed the importance of “getting people to talk” about men’s...
Federal firefighters make less than fast-food workers. Congress is stalling on a solution
The Independent via Yahoo News· 4 weeks agoLegislation to permanently raise firefighter pay and improve working conditions has stalled in the...
Braintree restauranteur, mom of officer lost to suicide, offers hope to first responders
Patriot Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 months agoBRAINTREE – It began with blankets and has since blossomed into a larger effort to help first...