It's unknown how many firefighters die each year by suicide, but fire chiefs and fire service leaders from around the country agree it is a growing concern. While many have looked for information... READ
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2013 International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week
The 2013 International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week (June 16-22) supports Life Safety Initiative #13: Firefighters and their families must have access to counseling and psychological support.... READ
Are You Ready to Play by the Rules?
Fire departments across North America and beyond are preparing for the 2012 International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week, June 17-23, featuring the Rules You Can Live By in both firefighter... READ
Assessing What They LACK: Accountability is Critical
Chief Douglas Barry Los Angeles Fire Department (Ret.), NFFF Advisory Committee Effective firefighting demands professional and personal accountability every day, both on and off the job. It... READ
NFFF Receives Grant for Furthering Life Safety Initiatives
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) received a $1 million Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grant to sustain and expand a number of programs and services through the Foundation's... READ
NFFF Announces National Roll Out of New Behavioral Health Initiative
Emmitsburg, MD - The way to help firefighters who have dealt with potentially traumatic events is changing. Much has been learned from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's work in New York... READ
Safety, Health and Survival Week 2010:Fit for Duty
Today the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the International Association of Fire Fighters announced the theme for the 2010 Safety, Health and Survival Week: Fit for Duty. Safety,... READ
An Eveyone Goes Home® Success Story: How the Life Safety Initiatives Saved My Life
Tom Straub New Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, Pennsylvania My name is Tom Straub. I am a 36-year member of the New Kensington Volunteer Fire Department in western Pennsylvania. I am also a... READ
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Behavioral Health Initiatives
It is well recognized that firefighters and their families must have the resources to deal with the various complications that the occupation can bring to their lives. They must also have help... READ
Courage to Be Safe® Deep in The Heart Of Texas
By William R. Mora Texas State Advocate On August 4-6, 2009 members of the Leon Valley and Balcones Heights (TX) Fire Departments received the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Courage to... READ
