COVID19: The Hidden Toll on Firefighters and Families

Published: May 12, 2020, 9:46 p.m.

b'The outbreak of SARS-Cov 2 (COVID-19) has once again placed firefighters on the front lines of a disaster.\\xa0But unlike a wildfire or a normal EMS call, the pandemic has created unique stresses on firefighters and, more importantly, their families.\\nOn a special CPF Fire Wire, President Brian Rice discusses the behavioral health effects of the outbreak on our members and their families, the importance of managing the overwhelming stress associated with the outbreak, and the resources available to help.\\nJoining Brian is Dr. Steve Froehlich, behavioral health director for United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local 112.\\nResources and information: healingourown.org/covid19'