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Health: The Fight For The Health Of 9/11 First Responders
Twenty-five years after 9/11, first responders continue to face lasting health consequences from their service at Ground Zero. NPR examines their ongoing fight for medical care, recognition and support—and the...Read More
- September 8, 2026
- 4 min
Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders
Hundreds of first responders have told me they remember exactly how they felt during the World Trade Center attacks, even 25 years on.Read More
- September 2, 2026
- 3 min
Cammack bill would support mental health of first responders
Rep. Kat Cammack’s bill would expand confidential mental health support, outreach, and crisis resources for first responders through the 9-8-8 Lifeline.Read More
- April 23, 2026
- 3 min read
From Reactive to Proactive: Building a Culture of Mental Health in the Firehouse
As firefighters, you dedicate your careers to protecting lives and property. But somewhere along the line, one critical asset gets neglected—your mental health.Read More
- May 12, 2025
- 4 min read
Gillibrand, Hawley lead bipartisan bill to create mental health hotline for police, first responders
- August 4, 2024
- 3 min read
Fire Service Health and Culture Change: Why Not?
What’s stopping us from truly changing the fire service culture when it comes to cancer risk mitigation?Read More
- July 1, 2024
- 2 min read