Testimonials

Hear from individuals and departments about the importance of focusing on behavioral health and reaching out for help if you need it. If you have a story or resource you’d like to share, click here.

Individual Stories

Testimonial: Jeff Ulevich
Firefighter/paramedic Jeff Ulevich shares his behavioral health story. 

 

PTSD & Firestrong – Kerry Ramella, Phd, LPC
Kerry Ramella, PhD, LPC, discusses PTSD in the fire service and resources available through Firestrong.

 

IAFF Center for Excellence
Find recovery stories from the IAFF Center for Excellence by clicking the link and scrolling down the page to “Recovery Stories.”

Department Stories

Lessons Learned from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP)
Read about lessons learned from the experiences and actions of two departments that experienced a line-of-duty death.

Sumter County Fire & EMS
Four years ago, Sumter County (FL) Fire & EMS launched  a powerful poster that is proudly displayed in every fire station, at headquarters, and across training grounds. It includes credible, free mental health resources and is designed to support their team as well as spouses and dependents over 18. Since support isn’t one-size-fits-all, the poster offers a range of options tailored to meet different needs. It has since been customized for the sheriff’s office, dispatchers, and two neighboring fire departments, because everyone deserves access to help that works for them.  A QR code is also provided to help keep things discreet and private.