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Tag: Behavioral Health

Sep 4, 2024
The Tulsa Turnaround: Inside Local 176’s rebirth

Local 176 has navigated tough times, from pandemic setbacks to funding issues, and achieved significant victories for Tulsa fire fighters.

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Jul 18, 2024
On the Run: La Verne, CA Local 3624 president turns to ultra-marathons to strengthen mental health

Andrew Glaze has been running more than 100 miles a week, every week, for more than four straight years.

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May 10, 2024
IAFF’s Pat Morrison honored for career of service

As Chief of Field Services at the IAFF, Morrison spearheads initiatives to support fire fighter well-being. With a career spanning back to 1982, he’s a dedicated advocate for addressing behavioral health challenges within the firefighting community.

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Dec 21, 2023
Palo Alto fire fighter completes “22 and You” hike for suicide awareness

Palo Alto, CA Local 1319 fire fighter and U.S. Marine combat veteran, John Preston, set out on the 706-mile journey from South Carolina to Ohio in November. Accompanied by his wife, Cory, a retired San Francisco fire fighter, and a small team, they embarked on the “22 and You” Suicide Awareness Walk, covering 22 miles a day for 32 days.

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