
08/27/2025
This terrible tragedy has brought mental wellness to the conversation.
First responders carry a heavy burden. Not only from massive events like this one, but also from the regular exposure to traumatic events. We lean on each other and there is an unspoken bond that we share. This is a profession like no other and we’ve learned to make mental wellness a priority.
If you know a first responder, check in with them.
If you encounter a first responder, thank them.
If you are a first responder, always remember that we all understand and there is a community of us here to support each other!
“The first thing I noticed was a little girl’s pink shoe, just a single little shoe,” she said.