Focusing on the Mental Health of EMS and Firefighting Professionals - Part 1

In Scott's absence, Ray leads the team of Caleb, Dr. Hill and our special guest firefighter Brian Abbott, currently with the City of Elyria Fire Department.

• PTSD is higher in firefighters: 14.6% to 22%, compared to 6.8% in the general population.
• Depression is also higher in firefighters: 11% in firefighters, compared to 6.7% in the general population. 
• Firefighter thoughts of suicide are nearly double those in the general population, with estimates reaching up to 47%.

Source: The Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders