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  • Behavioral Health and Wellness in the Fire Service
    Updated On: Jun 06, 2020

    Behavioral Health and Wellness in the Fire Service

    Traditionally, medical and physical fitness have been prioritized above emotional or behavioral fitness in the fire service. However, it’s clear from the aftermath of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and other disasters that these priorities are now changing.

    With each passing year, research shows that fire personnel who balance physical, behavioral and emotional fitness have the best outcomes, whether starting on the job, measuring career satisfaction and family well-being or entering retirement.

    There is growing concern about behavioral health issues and the significant impact on wellness. The stresses faced by fire fighters, paramedics and EMTs throughout the course of their careers – incidents involving children, violence, inherent dangers of firefighting and other potentially traumatic events – can have a cumulative impact on mental health and well-being.

    The IAFF continues to develop resources that educate and support members on behavioral health concerns such as:

    For more information go to https://www.iaff.org/behavioral-health/


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