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  The fire officer's role in behavioral health

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  Lessons for fire leadership gleaned from the IAFC/VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report on emotional and behavioral health in firefighters

• Man pulls gun on firefighters during medical call

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  Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said the man was suffering from a medical episode when he went inside his house to grab a gun

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  What first responders should seek in mental health clinicians

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  While responder professions can be exceptionally rewarding, they also expose men and women to traumatic scenes that can challenge their ability to cope with stress

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  IAFC, VCOS release report on firefighter behavioral health

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  The report raises awareness of emotional and behavioral health problems as well as the importance of changing culture

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  Understanding and coping with first responder stress

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  Over the years, there has been a growing understanding of the impact stress has on both the careers and personal lives of emergency service personnel.

• Vt. firefighters first in U.S. to gain workers’ comp for mental health

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  The historic legislation could pave the way for firefighters all over the country

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  How to cope with 5 of the most common symptoms of PTSD

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  The symptoms of PTSD vary from person to person, but there are a few that are reported by a high number of sufferers

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  Officials: NJ fire chief died from self-inflicted gunshot wound

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  Chief Abraham Pitre, 44, had been with the Perth Amboy Fire Department for 23 years

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  When work comes home: Help for responders and their family

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  The cumulative toll from many different incidents over time impact responders' mental health

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  Serve strong: Support your crew

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  Firefighting is tough both mentally and physically. Know the signs so you can help your crew get the help that they need.

• PTSD quiz: Find out if your symptoms qualify

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  FireRescue1's exclusive PTSD screening quiz can help determine if your symptoms are consistent with those of the diagnosis

• Fire dept. to focus on mental health of firefighters

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  Recruits are educated about mental health from day one and the department is increasing its resource list for employees

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  Get your mind and body fit—and reduce firefighting stress—with yoga

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  Starting a yoga program now can help you cope with the stress of being a firefighter

• Team formed to debrief firefighters following tragic calls

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  Statistics show that 10 to 30 percent of fire and EMS providers will at one time or another suffer from PTSD

• Bill would give firefighters, EMS providers PTSD care

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  The state measure would guarantee access to a behavioral health counselor trained to deal with issues facing responders

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