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Behavioral Health Program U.S. Department of the Interior

(Just Now) WebCurrent Efforts to Address Mental Health for Wildland Fire Personnel. The U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service are developing …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/behavioral-health

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Special Report: Wildland Firefighters—Hidden Heroes …

(1 days ago) WebUnfortunately, this elevated mental health burden of wildland firefighters is coupled with elevated barriers to reliable mental health care. Accessing counseling services or even getting a prescription refill during …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2023.05.5.38

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Strengthening Support for Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and

(4 days ago) WebAs we begin Mental Health Awareness Month, we are sharing details about development of the Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program. Last …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/strengthening-support-federal-wildland-firefighter-health-and-wellbeing

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Mental Health Wildland Firefighter Foundation

(7 days ago) WebThe Wildland Firefighter Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new Mental Health program specifically designed for members of the Wildland Firefighter …

https://wffoundation.org/mentalhealth

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The Impact of Wildfires on Mental Health: A Scoping Review

(3 days ago) WebThe impact of wildfires on mental health cannot be ignored and should not be, as the World Health Organization (WHO) identified neuropsychiatric disorders as the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8466569/

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Firefighter Stress Management NWCG

(4 days ago) WebThe job of wildland firefighting can often be stressful and sometimes traumatic. In the wildland fire environment, conditions can take a toll on mental health. It …

https://www.nwcg.gov/6mfs/firefighter-health-first-aid/firefighter-stress-management

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Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program

(9 days ago) WebThe Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program will increase our understanding of the short- and long-term effects of working in wildland fire on mental …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/health

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Wildfires linked with increases in mental health problems in - CNN

(1 days ago) WebThe study, published this week in the journal JAMA Network Open, looked at the increase in orders for medication to manage mental health among people living in …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/health/wildfires-mental-health-distress/index.html

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Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program update

(9 days ago) WebJoin the Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program webinar: May 16, 12 p.m. Eastern. Before the wildfire year kicks into high gear, we invite you to …

https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/leadership/federal-wildland-firefighter-health-and-wellbeing-program-update

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Wildland firefighters and mental health - Wildfire Today

(7 days ago) WebGrassroots Wildland Firefighters issues a statement during Mental Health Awareness Month Smoke column from the Williams Fork Fire in CO, Aug. 22, 2020. USFS photo.

https://wildfiretoday.com/2021/05/18/wildland-firefighters-and-mental-health/

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For wildland firefighters, another battle looms: for pay and mental

(7 days ago) WebFour years ago, wildland firefighters concerned about both pay — an entry-level firefighter in 2021 could earn $13.45 an hour, lower than minimum wage for some …

https://andthewest.stanford.edu/2023/for-wildland-firefighters-another-battle-looms-for-pay-and-mental-health-care-to-match-their-growing-workload/

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RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

(8 days ago) WebHighlights the importance of mental health in wildland fire. The video also emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and highlights the resources available to …

https://www.nwcg.gov/training-courses/rt-130/medical/me709

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Mental Health and Traumatic Occupational Exposure in Wildland …

(8 days ago) WebWildland fire dispatchers play a key role in wildland fire management and response organization; however, to date, wildland fire studies have largely focused on …

https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/7/5/157

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Weyerhaeuser, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance Partner for …

(7 days ago) WebFighting Fires Together campaign raises awareness and helps address mental health challenges of wildland firefighting. SEATTLE, May 15, 2024 …

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/weyerhaeuser-firefighter-behavioral-health-alliance-203000675.html

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Investing in More Robust Mental Health Support for Wildland

(8 days ago) Web“Mental health cannot be addressed exclusively without considering other priority aspects of health and wellbeing affecting firefighters,” explained Kaili McCray with Interior’s …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/investing-more-robust-mental-health-support-wildland-firefighters

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Working in Wildland Fire Management U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

(3 days ago) WebDuring a wildland fire, plant material can act as fuel and excess fuel can allow fires to quickly become catastrophic. The strategic removal of grasses, shrubs, and …

https://www.fws.gov/rivers/story/2023-08/working-wildland-fire-management

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NJ firefighters face stress, trauma after fighting blazes, experts say

(Just Now) WebDavaughnia Wilson. NorthJersey.com. 0:00. 2:00. Three times in one week, firefighters from small, mostly volunteer Bergen County departments faced tragedy unlike …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/volunteer-firefighters-difficult-situations-fatal-fires-bergen-county-nj/7637557001/

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An International Effort to Reduce the Impacts of Urban - Esri

(6 days ago) WebWildland fire refers to fires within natural landscapes such as forests, grasslands, and other undeveloped areas. These regions play a crucial role in …

https://www.esri.com/en-us/industries/blog/articles/an-international-effort-to-reduce-the-impacts-of-urban-conflagrations-and-wildfires/

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Summer fire season nears as many wildland firefighting jobs are

(2 days ago) WebSummer fire season nears as many wildland firefighting jobs are vacant. May 22, 20245:13 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. Kirk Siegler. Audio will be available later …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/22/1252853868/summer-fire-season-nears-as-many-wildland-firefighting-jobs-are-vacant

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NJDEP New Jersey Forest Fire Service

(4 days ago) WebNew Jersey Forest Fire Service. On average of 1,500 wildfires damage or destroy 7,000 acres of New Jersey's forests each year. Wildfires not only damage our woodlands, but …

https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/

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EVALUATING RISKS AND BENEFITS OF WILDLAND FIRE AT …

(2 days ago) WebThe Federal Wildland Fire Policy Report of 1995 de-clares that “wildland fire, as a critical natural process, must be reintroduced into the ecosystem.” This report supports the …

https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/download/23564.pdf

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Update on Expanding Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing …

(5 days ago) WebThe summit will convene a wide range of wildland fire personnel, mental health experts, and agencies that have implemented successful behavioral health …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/news/update-expanding-wildland-firefighter-health-and-wellbeing-services

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Nevada braces for intense wildfire season while demand for …

(3 days ago) WebA wildland firefighter we interviewed in 2021 at the Caldor Fire, LeRoy Valdez said, “Mentally its just kind of what we signed up for and unfortunately people did lose their …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/nevada-braces-for-intense-wildfire-season-while-demand-for-wildland-firefighters-rises/ar-BB1mSVle

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Summer fire season nears as many wildland firefighting jobs are …

(6 days ago) WebThe forecast for a hotter-than-normal summer has Westerners on edge, especially with up to a quarter of all U.S. federal wildland firefighter jobs currently …

https://www.ctpublic.org/2024-05-22/summer-fire-season-nears-as-many-wildland-firefighting-jobs-are-vacant

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Counseling for Peace of Mind

(7 days ago) WebMy name is Michelle Solino, LPC, and I’m a licensed professional counselor located in Madison, NJ, working with children, adolescents, and adults throughout Morris County. …

https://counselingforpeaceofmind.com/

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Reflecting on mental health (Part 2 of 2) - U.S. Department of the …

(6 days ago) WebReflecting on mental health (Part 2 of 2) The concept of "Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (L.C.E.S.)" is familiar to wildland …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/reflecting-mental-health-part-2-2

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Natalya Fryazin, Counselor, West New York, NJ, 07093

(5 days ago) Web444 60th Street 2nd Floor. West New York, New Jersey 07093. (201) 430-5233. Ask about video and phone sessions.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/natalya-fryazin-west-new-york-nj/492808

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