37 percent of EMS first responders contemplated suicide and 6.6 percent attempted suicide
More than 80 percent of first responders experience traumatic events on the job
1 in 3 first responders develop PTSD
15% of ambulance personnel in the U.S. report PTSD symptoms
Firefighters and police officers are more likely to die by suicide than while on duty
85% of first responders report symptoms related to mental health conditions
Depression and PTSD are five times more common in first responders than the general population
11% of career firefighters report symptoms of depression
20% of police officers report symptoms of depression
Emergency medical workers were 24% more likely to attempt suicide than workers in typical occupations
18-24% Of 911 Operators And Dispatchers Experience PTSD
57% Fear Negative Repercussions For Seeking Help
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