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WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 🧠🚒 As firefighters, we are exposed to potentially traumatic situations by the nature of our work. But the mental toll of the job doesn’t always end when the call is over. Roughly 20% to 22% of fire service members experience PTSD during their working lives. A survey by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) reported that 65% of members experience recurring intrusive memories of critical job-related stress, and 21% met screening criteria for active PTSD. These numbers are a reminder that the impact of the job extends far beyond the fireground. Too often, the culture of being strong for everyone else can make it difficult to ask for help. Let’s continue breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in the fire service. Take care of your crew, look out for one another, and remember that no one should have to navigate the mental toll of this profession alone. Additional resources: PTSD & Mental Health Hotline for IAFF members 855-900-8437 The IAFF hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer any questions you have. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline * 800-273-TALK (8255) The National Institute of Mental Health * 844-758-6989
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