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• Firefighter nonprofit launches traveling behavioral health workshop

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  The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance aims to educate firefighters and EMTs about suicide prevention and awareness

• Texas firefighters work to increase strength, prevent injuries

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  A group of Addison firefighters attend REACT Neuro Rehab twice a week after their shift to boost their strength, stamina and mobility

• N.H. first responders to make house calls for drug treatment

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  NH Project FIRST enlists “quick response teams” to return after an overdose call and offer to connect individuals with services at their local treatment hub

• 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund in danger of running out of money

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  With just $2.375 billion left to spend on 20,000 pending cases, compensation packages will have to be cut in half on all claims

• Do you have PTSD or Complex-PTSD?

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  A segmented diagnosis is used for those who experience symptoms of complex traumatic events

• PTSD quiz: Find out if your symptoms qualify

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  This exclusive PTSD screening quiz can help determine if your symptoms are consistent with those of the diagnosis

• First responder PTSD bill passes Idaho Senate

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  The bill would give first responders who suffer from job-related PTSD workers’ compensation coverage

• Ind. fire dept. develops PTSD peer support network

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  The Anderson Fire Department developed a peer support network with about 20 firefighters and EMS providers available to help anyone struggling with PTSD

• Fla. fire department rolls out peer support training program

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  The peer support model recognizes that firefighters tend to trust fellow firefighters far more because of their shared experiences

• New documentary highlights firefighter training program

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  “The Fire Asylum” follows six firefighters who spent 26 hours inside an old penitentiary as part of an intense training program

• Mass. first responder crisis intervention bill signed into law

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  The new law requires mental health services to be available for all first responders to help them cope with psychological trauma

• Neb. first responder fights city over use of PTSD service dog

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  Rob Ravndal hopes sharing his experiences grappling with PTSD and trying to continue his career will help reduce the stigma of the disorder

• Officials fund mental health program for Pulse massacre first responders

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  The program is intended to teach first responders how to care for themselves after crisis events and recognize peers who may have PTSD

• Head-to-toe health: How MSA Safety is committing to keep firefighters healthy, safe

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  In order to help the helpers, ensuring every firefighter's safety from the get-go is crucial

• San Francisco ban on flame retardant furniture goes into effect

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  Officials said flame retardants are not necessary for fire safety, and have been linked to several health concerns such as birth defects and forms of cancer

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