Firefighters Standing Together for Healthy Bodies and Minds
As firefighters, we face unimaginable challenges. The weight of it can linger, but together we rise, stronger than the struggles we face.
SEPTEMBER 2026
SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS SAFETY STAND DOWN
Each September, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, we call on all California fire departments to participate in a Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention and Awareness Safety Stand Down. During this month, we ask you to set aside time to conduct exercises
and initiate conversations about mental wellness. The first step to saving a life is starting the conversation.
The hidden injuries of the job are just as real as the ones you can see. The reality of firefighter post-traumatic stress
Stories from your fellow firefighters who know what you’re going through because they've been there too.
There are people who can help -- your peers and others who understand. Find the help you need.
“It's okay to struggle, it's okay to open up, and it's okay to ask for help because
there is a solution.”
— Matt Fiorenza | Anaheim Fire Department
