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jeb_hoge t1_ixjdbbw wrote

I don't have details but I think there were a couple of first-responder suicides.

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whatslife t1_ixjkuzn wrote

There was an RAA member who committed suicide a day or two ago.

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throwingutah t1_ixk36ms wrote

The "how" is pretty easy to figure out when there's nothing on the news. It's been a bad couple of days. Be kind to one another.

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wagonboss t1_ixkeoaa wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#641,367)

No comment to the majority of your statement. But the ‘experience’ you receive at RAA is not a right of passage. It does not offset the poor conditions and pay that the organization has.

It’s not your employer that is reflected in your experience, it’s you.

Sincerely,

A 20 year firefighter who’s conducted interviews for public safety jobs.

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mpw2386 t1_ixksxbv wrote

A friend and coworker took his life last night…

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somfnaked t1_ixkwrl2 wrote

Replying to mpw2386 (#644,725)

So sorry to hear this. Mental health is a complicated issue regardless of the background. Sending love to friends, family, and coworkers affected.

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jdrva t1_ixleilx wrote

Wishing the best to their friends and family in this difficult time.

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Colt1911-45 t1_ixmsnfe wrote

See a lot of first responders on here. Just want to say thanks to all of you out there who work so hard especially during the holidays when we are all with our families. This includes the dispatchers, nurses, docs, and hospital staff, tow truck drivers, VDOT response guys, and anybody I am leaving out. Giving Thanks for all of y'all out there.

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OlGreggMare t1_ixmyuah wrote

Mods, I have not the slightest prob with the post/question nor any comments but I think any info worth saying (and some beyond that) has been shared. It's rough right now and maybe it's time to lock this one

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