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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.

 

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Whatever you are doing today is a better day than this day. But goodness can be found.

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 11:49

Each victim is assessed, triaged -- categorized. Who is beyond help? Who needs immediate Care? Who can wait? Who just needs a ride? Finding body after body after body.

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Think Outside The Box For Responder Wellness

My first reaction was, "We have a box???" But, the article explores things that individuals or agencies can use to improve the well being of first responders. There's a reason it was probably the subject of the first chapter in your EMS textbook.

The writer, a patrol officer with Taunton (Mass.) PD, should get credit for having figured us out. You know we're all broken toys.   So, take some moments for yourself and let the healing begin.

Bill Degnan Wed, 01/15/2020 - 11:08

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