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How Peer Support Canines Are Improving Mental Health at the Fire Station
Dogs are increasingly being pressed into action in a behavioral health capacity at fire houses. Learn how paramedic and firefighter Wade Munson met Pax, and how he has developed a behavioral health program at the Orange County (CA) Fire Authority. -
Training For Resilience: How Instructors Are Approaching First Responder Mental Health
First responders often experience mental health issues at higher rates than the general public. Learn approaches to help students in your cohort prepare in advance and seek help when they need it. -
‘EMS Professionals Are Not Robots’ — An Interview with an EMT-Turned-Therapist on the Importance of Teaching Mental Health
Therapist Kelly Lynch discusses the need to address this critical topic through further investment, more resources and culture change. -
The Mental Health Toll Associated with Christmas Tree Fires: How to Train Your Staff, Students and the Community
Each year, firefighters in the United States respond to approximately 200 Christmas tree fires—with an estimated one in 52 of these fires resulting in death. These calls take can take a particularly excruciating toll. -
How to Support EMTs and Paramedics During the Stressful Holiday Season
The holiday season can be hard on emergency personnel, but across the country, more departments are taking measures to provide first responders with mental health resources. -
It’s Not Just About the Test: Paramedics Need Better Mental Health Training
The results of a recent study on EMS worker stress reveals the need for more intervention. Fortunately, instructors can leverage these new educational tools.