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Mental Health First Aid for Fire/EMS

Firefighters and EMS personnel are constantly exposed to traumatic events and life-threatening situations. That can take a toll on mental health. Get your firefighters and EMS personnel certified in Mental Health First Aid for Fire/EMS, a trusted, evidence-based and early-intervention training program.

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Mental Health Matters for Fire/EMS Personnel

85%

of first responders have experienced symptoms related to mental health issues.

5 times

Depression and PTSD are up to five times more common in first responders.

57%

fear negative repercussions for seeking help.

How MHFA for Fire/EMS Can Help

Reduces stigma

Increases mental health and substance use literacy.

Teaches skills to safely address a colleague’s mental health or substance use challenge.

Teaches skills to safely address a mental health or substance use challenge on the scene of an emergency.

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To read more about how Mental Health First Aid is helping critical populations,
check out our case studies , or read our blog and filter by population type.

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Instructor Joel Davis Discusses Training Our 2 Millionth First Aider

Joel Davis became a First Aider to better serve the people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach Calif., where he works as a firefighter. But when he took the course, he knew he wanted to bring Mental Health First Aid to his entire fire department. A couple years later, Joel is doing just that – and along the way, he’s trained our 2 millionth First Aider, […]...

Mental Health First Aid
for Fire/EMS