News & Media Coverage
In addition to the positive organizational changes, the research to date has appeared in a number of news and media outlets. The work related to the Behavioral Health Program at the Charlotte Fire Department was reported on the 6 o’clock local news, an article about the team’s work was written for Firehouse magazine,COVID-Related Stressors’ Impact on Fire Service Members, and both Dr. Greco and Dr. Huntsman appeared on the 24/48 Podcast to discuss the research findings.
In addition, Dr. Huntsman was asked to serve on the New York State First Responder Mental Health Committee (NY Cares Up), where he served for six months with numerous clinical psychologists, MDs, and first responders to help develop mental health resources for firefighters and first responders.
Finally, we have presented the work at a number of practitioner and academic conferences, heightening awareness of mental health challenges in fire and emergency services.