Peer Support
As firefighters, we encounter challenging calls and situations that place strain on our lives. Whether it is a difficult call, family life, or just a bad day. You are not alone. We are here to help each other. Please reach out for help.
WE CAN ALL HELP PREVENT SUICIDE. THE LIFELINE PROVIDES 24/7, FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN DISTRESS, PREVENTION AND CRISIS RESOURCES FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONES, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR PROFESSIONALS.
IAFF Center of Excellence
CISM/PEER SUPPORT TEAM DIRECTORY
Follow the journeys of 4 Tacoma Firefighters, as they share their stories of pain, sacrifice, and resiliency in the midst of an unprecedented call volume increase. The film provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of those who put it all on the line everyday, in an effort to prove once and for all that NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE…
In a profession that few ever see, and even fewer understand, a crisis is brewing amongst today’s first responders. Over 37% meet clinical diagnosis for PTSD, and most go untreated and even unrecognized. In a culture where showing vulnerability means showing weakness, this ground-breaking documentary attempts to break down these barriers and smash the stigma of mental health in the fire service.