Spartan Axe Honoring First Responders Debuts with Spokane Fire Department Dedication on September 29, 2020

Emergency responders are the people we count on to rush in, when everyone rushes out. And it can take its toll, with firefighters being 2 times more likely to die from suicide than they are to die in the line-of-duty*, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). And the stress is even greater now, as these frontline workers battle wildfires and a pandemic, making this National Suicide Prevention Month even more critical.

Sara Buettmann