
Suicide and the Death of a Child: First Responder Perspectives
Child suicide is one of the hardest realities first responders face. This post looks at why suicide hides, why it feels so different when it’s a child, and how responders, families, and society can begin to talk about what has long been left unsaid.

Are First Responder Kids More Likely to Follow in Their Parents’ Footsteps?
Are first responder kids more likely to follow the job? Growing up around shifts, sirens, and stories leaves an imprint—and research shows it can influence whether they step into the same career.

Should Families See the Body After Traumatic Death? First Responder Perspectives.
There’s no training for this part.
You’re standing with a family in the middle of the worst moment of their life, and they ask to see the body. It’s not about curiosity. It’s about reality. But what happens next isn’t simple—because what they see, they can’t unsee.