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NFF Rolls Out Behavioral Health Recommendations
NYSAFC Director, EMS The National Fallen Firefighters rolled out a series of resources tied to "Firefighter Life Safety Initiative 13" – firefighters and their families must have access to counseling and psychological support. Key among them is a protocol for occupational stress exposure accompanied by a trauma screening questionnaire that allows a firefighter or EMS provider to realistically assess his or her need for assistance. Scope out the newly released material here.
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