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@FirewellHealth Thanks for the post! This site has been created by first responders, for first responders. We're all in this together.

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With 1 in 5 people in Canada personally experiencing mental health problems or illnesses annually it’s safe to say nobody is immune from this. Just like anyone can roll and ankle and put them out of the game, as too can a mental health injury. We’re all on this journey together

[Blueprint @blueprintngo]

“When men can be re-engaged with their value system, they are very good at rolling up their sleeves and working hard to make a better world for themselves and their families." - Dr. Duncan Shields

[Darrell Reid @FireChiefReid]

Our #TraumaDog is more high maintenance than your trauma dog.

Hmmm....scritch Lola or write notes.....easy choice!

@VanFireRescue @IAFF18 #VFRS #GoldenRetriever #MentalHealth

[Steve Fraser @sj_fraser]

Catching up on emails after a long day at work is important. Being interrupted by this little beauty reminds me of my priorities. Emails can wait! Take time to pay attention to those around you. #timeforawalk. ⁦@VanFireRescue⁩ ⁦@FireChiefReid⁩ ⁦@IAFF18⁩ ⁦⁦

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This is huge news! Thank for all the hard work and countless hours put into make this happen. This is going to help 800+ firefighters live happier, longer and self directed lives, not to mention the families at home, waiting for them to come home everyday. #mindandbody

[Van Fire Fighters @IAFF18]

BREAKING NEWS: @IAFF18 and @VanFireRescue have partnered with @sportscardiobc to provide #VancouverFirefighters with voluntary cardiac wellness screening. We are doing this to identify cardiac risk early, intervene & save lives. @FireChiefReid @ACSheldonYoung @IAFFCanada #IAFF18

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Congratulations to Dr. @joymacdermid for being one of the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)! This recognizes outstanding scholarly, scientific, and artistic achievement! @SRSMcMasterU More info: https://t.co/PwmZwfDAG3

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Strike a conversation, say Hello to a passersby..spend that extra few mins with a fellow coworker..

It can be the game changer for someone in need.

Need help on how to start the conversation with someone you're worried about?

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[Darrell Reid @FireChiefReid]

“Personally, I don’t want to see any more of my friends kill themselves, & I’d do anything to stop that,”
@VanFireRescue Captain @sj_fraser

Proud of #VFRS members in this @theprovince story @PresBCPFFA @ACSheldonYoung & Lee Lax. Thx also @sarahblyth.

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[Steve Fraser @sj_fraser]

Enjoying some time off in #blindbayontario. #vfrs_lola enjoying some hikes, swimming, patio, and relaxing with @frankwolf1. This is what #mindfullness looks like for me. @vancouvercism @FireChiefReid @VanFireRescue @IAFF18

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@mensinitiative1 @VancouverPD Words can't begin to describe the level of gratitude we feel towards these 2 incredible human beings. Our thank you will be to continue to push this momentum of mental Health, Resilience and Advocacy into the Halls, and into our Homes.
@IAFF18
@FireChiefReid
@ACSheldonYoung

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Having some off duty time while hanging out at #campignite. Thanks for the invite last week. ⁦@VanFireRescue⁩ ⁦@FireChiefReid⁩ ⁦@VancouverCism⁩

[Steve Fraser @sj_fraser]

Great to be invited to discuss #Mentalhealth with #vfrs_lola the #traumadog @VanFireRescue. #campignite is awesome. Giving young women a snapshot of what an exciting career in the fire service looks like. #womeninthefireservice.

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@FireChiefReid @VanFireRescue @IAFF18 @ACSheldonYoung @DeputyTMoore @BCFireChiefs @esaready @JIBCnews @CityofVancouver @TheWHL @UBC @bcit What a great opportunity to add even more resilient firefighters to our ever evolving culture. The way we train and educate our recruits has pushed Vancouver Fire up with the some of the biggest leaders in Mental Health preparation for new hires.

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@DNVFRS @nsmb @BCAdvSmart Always a hard working crew.. added with a strenuous hike in the heat to help someone in need as quick as possible... well done good work.

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@FireChiefReid @VanFireRescue Definitely can become immersed in this.. even for just 30 seconds.. fireworks mental vacation..

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@DeputyTMoore @CityofVancouver @VanFireRescue @IAFF18 @VancouverPD @ChiefPalmer @FireChiefReid @ACSheldonYoung Great family self-care!

[Darrell Reid @FireChiefReid]

Today Lola spent time with some @VanFireRescue crews after a tough call.

What does our #TraumaTherapyDog do to unwind after a tough shift?

Frisbee & bee catching!

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