Stress Management

Why firefighters need to practice self-care before caring for others

Take note of the stress firefighting takes on your body and wellbeing, and address mental health by taking action to reduce stress

Treating invisible wounds: Addressing firefighter stress

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Support colleagues to neutralize the negative effects stress can have on firefighter mental and physical health

Disaster mental health: Meeting the unique needs of first responders

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Plan ahead and use all the resources at your disposal to help firefighters suffering from PTSD related to disaster response

Use the RESPOND method to assess firefighter PTSD

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Regular assessment can help mitigate the effects of trauma on firefighters’ emotional health and well-being

3 steps to a fire service behavioral health size-up

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The VCOS report issues directives for advocating for firefighter mental health education, resources and support programs

Fire captain starts program to help colleagues with PTSD

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Capt. Leslie Asbury teamed up with Battalion Chief Tim Spencer to help firefighters with stress after one of her colleagues attempted suicide

Treating first responder mental health, addiction, PTSD and suicide

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A new fire/EMS-specific treatment facility caters to specific job-related trauma while making first responders feel at home

Fit for duty: How to be a resilient responder

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Fit for duty does not always mean being physically fit; it also refers to being resilient to the stress and emotional impacts of the job

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

eBook: 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.