January 17, 2025
WFSU
The courage of first responders can only be imagined — but at what cost to them?
January 17, 2025
WFSU
The 2nd Alarm Project helps 1st responders cope with disaster
January 14, 2025
The Florida Senate
Presentation to the Senate Committee on Children, Family, and Elder Affairs
https://www.flsenate.gov/media/videoplayer?EventID=1_4xqnljda-202501141600&Redirect=true
December 18, 2024
MyPanhandle.com
“There’s no steadiness to the job”; State officials shine a light on mental health for first responders
October 16, 2024
Florida Channel
Mental Health Teams Reach Out to First Responders
https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/10-16-24-capitol-update-extended-mental-health-teams-reach-out-to-first-responders/
October 5, 2024
Tallahassee Democrat
How FSU, FAMU helped after Helene with rescue and recovery, mental health efforts
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/fsu-news/2024/10/05/how-fsu-famu-helped-after-helene-with-drones-mental-health-efforts/75503132007/
October 2, 2024
WFSU
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Florida’s 2nd Alarm team helps first responders
https://news.wfsu.org/state-news/2024-10-02/in-the-wake-of-hurricane-helene-floridas-2nd-alarm-team-helps-first-responders?
September 8, 2023
WCTV
2nd Alarm Project working to make sure first responder mental health remains a priority after Idalia
wctv.tv/video/2023/09/09/2nd-alarm-project-working-make-sure-first-responder-mental-health-remains-priority-after-idalia/
March 28, 2023
WINK News
Caring for first responders’ mental health in Hurricane Ian’s wake
winknews.com/2023/03/28/first-responders-mental-health-in-hurricane-ians-wake/
March 23, 2023
MyPandhandle.com
Mental health professionals experience being a firefighter for a day
mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/walton-county/mental-health-professionals-experience-being-a-firefighter-for-a-day/
March 23, 2023
WJHG
Mental health professionals train alongside first responders
wjhg.com/2023/03/24/mental-health-professional-train-alongside-first-responders/
October 6, 2022
WCTV
First responders working to address the mental health toll of Hurricane Ian
www.wctv.tv/2022/10/06/first-responders-working-address-mental-health-toll-hurricane-ian/
September 30, 2022
Tallahassee Democrat
FSU drone team, FAMU faculty assist with Hurricane Ian search and rescue efforts
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2022/09/30/hurricane-ian-search-and-rescue-efforts-aided-fsu-famu-teams/8125717001/
September 12, 2022
WTXL
‘Family, God and the Fire Department’: TFD remembers fallen Captain Brenden Rudy
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/family-god-and-the-fire-department-tfd-remembers-fallen-captain-brenden-rudy
July 17, 2022
WCTV
2nd Alarm Project hosts Travis Howze to help guide first responders through trauma
https://www.wctv.tv/2022/07/17/2nd-alarm-project-hosts-travis-howze-help-guide-first-responders-through-trauma/?fbclid=IwAR2yLycHPNB0pJ_-a8aAuiduXKaHp2-AAbJUK2uW9u5lXewVWKabhwyu-Jc
June 9, 2022
WTXL
Ensuring responders have access to counseling resources after officer killed in crash
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/suspect-accused-of-killing-tallahassee-police-department-officer-in-vehicle-crash-makes-court-appearance?fbclid=IwAR2ndPw2CBe_o-tP2dLjrGPCjWp1yn-9lxfSscxgNWkr0Q7lHqVoWikUlQs&fs=e&s=cl
May 8, 2022
2nd Alarm Project- Come Back Stronger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoW_OPAcLws
March 22, 2022
Florida Channel (scroll to around 6:35 in the broadcast)
Presentation to the Florida First Responders Suicide Deterrence Task Force
https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/3-22-22-first-responders-suicide-deterrence-task-force/
March 10, 2022
Tallahassee Democrat
Program to help Florida first responders’ mental health gets boost from state
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2022/03/10/florida-first-responders-mental-health-gets-boost-state/9437767002/
March 3, 2022
FAMU News
FAMU Professor Secures $3.5M to Support Wellness of Florida’s First Responders
https://www.famu.edu/about-famu/news/famu-professor-secures-3_5m-to-support-wellness-of-floridas-first-responders.php
February 27, 2022
Florida Channel (scroll to around 20:30 in the broadcast)
House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee- Testimony to the Florida Senate
https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/2-7-22-house-insurance-banking-subcommittee/?fbclid=IwAR2e6OwRQHoFRafrxkomVz1mAsgsqoGtTgnMGhJ78hP9fqDdOo-S5ZPYP_Y
October 27, 2021
WCTV
Tallahassee Fire Department prioritizes first responders’ mental health
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/10/27/tallahassee-fire-department-highlights-first-responders-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR0GRRtZPe4lSqxwXwDLEP1KfrVZExKibzZmJJ6ihyi39ycnxyBib9xVcK8
October 26, 2021
WTXL
Panhandle organization helps firefighters find mental health resources
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/panhandle-organization-helps-firefighters-find-mental-health-resources
October 7, 2021
WCTV
2nd Alarm Project ensures no hero fights alone; equipping first responders with mental health services
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/10/07/2nd-alarm-project-ensures-no-hero-fights-alone-equipping-first-responders-with-mental-health-services/
August 23, 2021
Presentation to the Florida Behavioral Health Association
https://youtu.be/qcuOho-5MlI
July 30, 2021
Florida Channel
Surfside Response- Capitol Update (scroll to around 9:10 in the broadcast)
https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/cu-2422/?fbclid=IwAR0YB2IsrtRwNsUlP8NwwvJijpkybOEAzIfGvMhXxVlPODWrQIWkYyFp-XM
July 14, 2021
WTXL
Bringing awareness to first responders’ mental health
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/bringing-awareness-to-first-responders-mental-health
July 6, 2021
Florida Governor’s Office
July 5, 2021
WCTV
Tallahassee Fire search and rescue team returns home from Surfside rescue efforts
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/07/05/tallahassee-fire-search-rescue-team-returns-home-surfside-rescue-efforts/
July 2, 2021
Tallahassee Democrat
[also on cover of Sunday July 4, 2021 print]
‘It’s hot, pouring rain and they don’t stop’: FAMU professor supports condo rescue workers on ‘the pile’
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2021/07/02/famu-professor-helps-miami-condo-rescuers-mental-health-needs-surfside-champlain-towers/7838972002/
July 2, 2021
WCTV
FAMU professor aids in mental health recovery following Surfside condo collapse
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/07/02/famu-professor-aids-mental-health-recovery-following-surfside-condo-collapse/
July 1, 2021
FAMU News
FAMU Professor Accompanies Tallahassee First Responders to South Florida Building Collapse Site
https://www.famunews.com/2021/07/famu-professor-accompanies-tallahassee-first-responders-to-south-florida-building-collapse-site/
June 8, 2021
South Santa Rosa News
2nd Alarm Project Supports First Responders in Aftermath of Tragedies
https://ssrnews.com/2nd-alarm-project-supports-first-responders-in-aftermath-of-tragedies/
November 3, 2020
Tallahassee Democrat
Sounding the alarm: Program promotes mental wellness for first responders
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/causes/2020/11/03/sounding-alarm-program-promotes-mental-wellness-first-responders/6085017002/
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