By Michele Ice
When southwest Georgia was devastated by Hurricane Michael, local responders were overwhelmed so the Georgia Incident Management Response Team stepped in to help out. Learn about one firefighter's experience during the response and why she encourages all first responders to volunteer.
By Dr. Aaron Wilson
It's normal to have concerns about starting antidepressants and other medications, like if they are necessary and have potential side effects. Here are answers to many of the most common questions first responders have about taking medications.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
With disaster recovery spending skyrocketing in recent years, should people be required to pass a test in order to qualify for federal response and recovery funds? What's clear is emergency management agencies need new ways to combat repeated losses.
By Dr. Marie Isom and Teresa Chambers
First responder families face unique stressors related to the profession. Learn why family counseling is a healthy way for first responders and their loved ones to find support and handle stress.
By Kurt Binversie
California wildfires are causing massive and widespread devastation. Learn about the indispensable Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) technology that first responders and the public are using to get real-time information about these unpredictable fires.
By Brad Bouchillon
First responders are often all too familiar with loss. When they experience the death of someone close to them, it's important to remember that grieving is a healthy, necessary, and individual process.
By Bernadette Bruha
The decision to seek counseling is a difficult one for many first responders, but concerns about confidentiality should not be an additional obstacle. Here's what responders should know about counseling confidentiality so they can get the help they need.
