Tag Archives: firefighter mental health

By: Margaret Gavian, Ph. D, Guest Blogger Original graphic by Robert Avsec created using Microsoft Copilot AI (I’m working and learning how to use AI responsibly!). Lately, I’ve been notified of an onslaught of critical calls happening across the departments I serve – multiple suicides, drownings, burn victims, violent scenes, brutal accidents. You name it, it’s happening. These aren’t rookie ...

Do you know of a fire service leader–They can be of any rank– who’s working in their fire department or region to promote mental and behavioral health services for firefighters and EMS personnel? The Fire Service Leader of the Year Award presented annually at the FSPA’s Annual Conference If so, wouldn’t their name look good on this year’s award from ...

By: Robert Avsec, Executive Fire Officer You’re going to have a house built for you. What skilled professionals will you need to build your house? If the house of your dreams is a two-story Colonial-style with a full basement, the list probably looks like this: * Contractor to dig the foundation.* Mason lay the block for the foundation.*Framing carpenters to ...

From the battlefields of ancient Greece to modern war zones and fire grounds, society has been on an evolving journey, attempting to grasp the true nature of psychological wounds.