Ft. Worth FD To Teach Suicide Prevention Skills To All Members

 

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Ft. Worth FD To Teach Suicide Prevention Skills To All Members

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 09:18

“We see this as an ongoing issue. It’s related to a lot of different factors – everything from the amount of runs and the types of situations that our folks encounter to fatigue and fatigue management,” Davis said. “External pressures that they have in their own lives. Folks that bring live experiences to us that might be stressful.” The issue affects all levels of firefighters from rookies to veterans. There will also be a focus on retirees and those preparing to retire – helping them plan a life away from firefighting.

 

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/forth-worth-firefighters-train-to-spot-signs-of-suicide-risk-in-department/2301132