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Encourage behavioral health in fire departments



Contributed by: FireRescue1 Staff


There are several things you can do with your department to keep members' mental health in check. Perhaps one of the most important is that department members need to be reminded that it's OK seek help if they feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Help members find the right kind of help they need by creating and distributing a listing of what local and departmental resources and support systems are available.




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