The day after Eric Jones was appointed Detroit Fire Commissioner, Detroit EMTs Alfredo Rojas and Kelly Adams were viciously attacked by a man with a box cutter. Now, Jones is fast tracking safety training for Detroit medics "The first thing I want to do is immediately get them some training as it relates to de-escalation and how to handle violent individuals or mental individuals at a scene," Jones said.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDIV-TV NBC 4 Detroit

Fire trade media is written and read to educate the fire service about strategy and tactics. They also spend considerable space focusing on firefighter safety, but again in the context of firehouse and fireground operations. Many reflect upon or review the facts and circumstances of firefighter injuries or deaths, but these reflections are primarily operational in focus.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse.com

The fire truck is built on a Rosenbauer RBM Commander chassis with an EXT body.

The Spokane Fire Department is used to battling blazes and saving homes on a daily basis. It’s what they do. But mental health has often been an issue swept under the rug by first responders. “People were ostracized,” Assistant Chief Brian Schaeffer said. “We wanted to change things.” Fire departments around the country are beginning to see a spike in cases of Post Traumatic Stress and even suicides within their departments.
- PUB DATE: 10/26/2015 7:38:24 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

The Spokane Fire Department is used to battling blazes and saving homes on a daily basis. It’s what they do. But mental health has often been an issue swept under the rug by first responders. “People were ostracized,” Assistant Chief Brian Schaeffer said. “We wanted to change things.” Fire departments around the country are beginning to see a spike in cases of Post Traumatic Stress and even suicides within their departments.
- PUB DATE: 10/26/2015 7:38:24 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6