Challenges, Strategies and Resiliency Training
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—This episode explores the experiences first responders encounter during their calls, the profound effects on their families, the importance of seeking and extending support, and the dissemination of essential resources to our community members. Join us for an insightful conversation featuring the perspectives of Dallas Baker, a recently retired Paramedic and Firefighter, and Tony Savelli, an active firefighter. Both distinguished guests also serve as trustees on the HealthCare Trust and hold positions on the Executive Board of Local 27.
The Call We Carry – Confronting PTSD in the Fire Service
Check out this video produced by the Tacoma Fire Department and released in 2022. Follow the journeys of 4 Tacoma Firefighters, as they share their stories of pain, sacrifice, and resiliency in the midst of an unprecedented call volume increase. The film provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of those who put it all on the line everyday, in an effort to prove once and for all that NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE…
The Suicide Prevention Resources Toolkit compiles relevant, essential information on this crucial topic from our HealthCare Trust, our partners at YouTurn Health, and the Responder Health App. The toolkit includes helpful articles, blog posts, infographics, podcasts, and videos. It’s designed to provide immediate help if needed and make it easy to find relevant learning materials on suicide prevention.
Suicide Prevention Resources Toolkit
Information and resources for both immediate and long-term assistance.
The leadership and staff of Local 27 is committed to promoting hope, fostering connections, bolstering social support, cultivating resilience, and highlighting the availability of treatment and recovery options. We know that all of you share these commitments. Please feel free to pass along anything in the toolkit that might be helpful to your colleagues, family, and friends.