Post-traumatic stress impacts all firefighters at some point, and sometimes this can manifest into serious conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet often responders are reluctant to talk about the struggles they face. This article by NVFC director from California Dick Brown for Fire Engineering looks at why it is important to recognize when […]
Firefighter Mental Health: How to manage On- and Off-Duty Issues
Mental health has become quite the hot topic among emergency services personnel in recent years. We’re seeing experts weigh in on the effects of the stressful calls that first responders face on a regular basis. There have been articles geared toward fire officers to help them recognize various signs and symptoms of issues their personnel […]