The United States Fire Department Reserve Corps

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Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life
"This initiative focuses on the critical importance of physical fitness, sustainable health strategies, and reducing injury risks to ensure firefighters are prepared for the physical demands of the job throughout their careers."

Honoring the heroes of June 6, 1944.
"The eyes of the world are upon you"
-General Dwight D. Eisenhower

Did you know that first responders (firefighters, police, EMTs, dispatchers) face high PTSD risk, with roughly 1 in 3 developing behavioral health conditions like PTSD or depression due to chronic trauma exposure?
Not all wounds are visible. Help is available.
Here are websites you can check out:
Veterans: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
Non-Veterans: https://www.nami.org/types-of-conditions/posttraumatic-stress-disorder/
First Responders: https://usfdrc.org/
Here are hotlines you can call:
-The National Mental Health Hotline at 866-903-3787 to speak to a professional about PTSD symptoms and get help with mental health resources.
-Crisis Text Line: Text and Online Chat
This is a volunteer-based service offering 24/7 free PTSD help near me support with a textable number at 741741 and an online chat at crisistextline.org.
-SAMHSA National Helpline
SAMHSA provides a free 24-hour service for substance abuse-related needs and any mental health problems, including PTSD. The service is available in multiple languages to gather a wider population. If you are looking for PTSD counseling near me or a loved one needs help, reach out through the following:
Text: 435748 Call: 1-800-662-4357 or TTY 1-800-487-4889
-NAMI Helpline
The NAMI helpline can help answer your questions and provide guidance for all mental illness topics. Reach out through the following PTSD chat and call lines: Text: 62640 | Call 800-950-6264
(Mental Health Hotline is a free, 24-hour service established to provide resources for those seeking help and connect them with appropriate and local care.)

Remember and honor the fallen. We are forever grateful for their ultimate sacrifice.
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Honoring our heroes today and every day. Thank you for your service and dedication to our nation.

Our mission is to Serve Those Who Serve Others. A special thank you to the Walmart Foundation and compassionate donors. Your support ensures that our nation's heroes are able to receive mental health education and needed supplies.❤️‍🔥🧯

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