Suicide
USFA: Florida On-Duty Death
Firefighter Joseph Deltergo, 45, of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue took his own life on July 12, 2021.
Help is Not Help, Unless it’s Helpful
If you provide a list of resources (digital resource listings, EAP, insurance carriers, hotlines, and the like), vet it first.
U.S. Suicides Dropped Nearly 6% in 2020
Officials expect a substantial decline will endure, despite worries that COVID-19 could lead to more suicides.
Prescott, Arizona Mourns Sudden Loss of Young Firefighter
Chief Light reported Firefighter Seets' death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Stress, Distress, and PTSD: Recognizing and Reaching Out
March 4, 2021: The common elements of career dissipation, including burnout, stress, long-term career planning and prevention of occurrences – like divorce and drug and alcohol abuse.
Rescuers Save Man Trying to Jump from California Bridge
Rescuers grabbed the man and pulled him to safety.
New Hampshire Official Wants Evaluation of Firefighters’ Mental Health
"There are a lot of other pressures that we haven't experienced before."
Staying In Our Lane
Although firefighters must be there for one another, we ought to leave care to the professionals.
Manchester, New Hampshire Firefighter Dies Unexpectedly
20-year member of the department found after family reported him missing on Thursday.
Details Behind New Hampshire Assistant Chief’s Death Creates Change in Funeral for Firefighters
“Any member wishing to attend services in support of the Burns’ family will do so in civilian attire."
