Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders—here's what to watch out for
The thousands of firefighters and other first responders on the front lines of the fires that are raging in the Los Angeles ...
Ontario committed to build first responder PTSD centre in Caledon, Ford says
Premier Doug Ford says the province is committed to building a new, rehabilitation-focused centre to treat first responders ...
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Into the fire: How Arizona first responders can navigate mental health challenges
First responders are facing challenges unlike anything they’ve encountered before. After battling the month-long Horton Fire ...
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Preparing for PTSD After the Los Angeles Wildfires
What will the long-term psychological impact of the Los Angeles-area wildfires be? Here are three red flags that deserve our ...
For first responders, trauma could linger long after L.A. County wildfires are out
Trauma specialists are working to help first responders cope with the mental health strain of battling wildfires that have ...
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The courage of first responders can only be imagined -- but at what cost to them?
While most people flee natural and man-made disasters, first responders run to them. Firefighters, paramedics and law ...
First responders urged to seek support after tragedies in small towns
Potentially knowing the victim of whatever tragedy they are called to is all part of the job for emergency service volunteers ...
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New York Expands its Workers’ Compensation Law to Extend Workplace-Related PTSD Coverage to All Employees
The most recent amendment to New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law, which went into effect on January 1, 2025, permits any ...
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Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders − here’s what to watch out for
First responders have a higher prevalence of PTSD than the general population. Up to 20% of first responders to natural disasters such as wildfires may go on to develop PTSD. Importantly ...