A two-day International Association of Firefighters Peer Support Seminar began Thursday morning with the support of multiple local organizations. Hosted by the Sustainable Opportunity Development ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 13-19) is a time to spotlight the true “first” responders. Every day, dispatchers are the ones fielding emergency calls in ...
When deadly floods swept through the Texas Hill Country on the morning of July 4, the first people on the scene were law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel. They were ...
First responders in Brevard County are utilizing new mental wellness resources to cope with job-related trauma. Programs include peer-to-peer counseling, therapy dogs, and confidential hotlines for ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Being a first responder has its rewards. You’re on the front lines, helping and serving a community you love and care for and being there for people in their darkest moments, ...
SPRINGVALE, Maine — A peer group for significant others of first responders from across York County – police, fire and EMS, dispatchers, corrections, and emergency managers – begins a new season on ...
Traumatic and stressful events will always be a part of health care. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs’ Stress First Aid Model for healthcare, stressors can sometimes lead to emotional ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the findings from New York’s first responder mental health needs assessment on Wednesday. According to ...