COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, while EMS workers are 1.39 times more likely to die by suicide than the ...

EFFORTS BEING MADE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. AGGRESSIVE EFFORTS ARE IN PLAY TO ADDRESS PTSD AND MENTAL TRAUMA WITH FIRST RESPONDERS. IT’S A BLEND OF TRADITIONAL THERAPY AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. SO BRIAN ...

First responders encounter difficult, traumatic events in times of emergency and crisis. They help people on the worst days of their lives and are exposed to some of the most dangerous situations, ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The recent death by suicide of an off-duty Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper is sparking continued conversation about first responders and their mental health. Being a first ...

When disaster strikes, first responders are expected to sprint into chaos while everyone else runs away. Whether it’s a collapsed building after an earthquake or a smoke-filled office during an active ...