Firefighters urged to take part in mental health research
'Meaningful change'
She said: "This is a vital opportunity for all serving firefighters to have their voices heard while remaining anonymous."Similar surveys have driven real change in countries like the US, Canada, and Australia, where national policies have strengthened support for first responders."She said UK firefighters should "receive the same level of commitment to their mental well-being"."Our research is independent, shaped by the needs of the fire service community, and aims to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to improve mental health support. "Every firefighter who takes part will be helping to create meaningful change - now is the time to speak up."Steve Wright, FBU general secretary, said: "We're calling on all serving firefighters in the UK to take part in this ground-breaking research into firefighter mental health."Firefighting is an intensive and highly skilled profession, and every day we hear from firefighters who are facing increasing and preventable pressures at work."Firefighters are being let down by patchy and inconsistent support, without standard policies."We need firefighters across the UK to take this survey and help build a clearer picture of how fire and rescue services can better support the front line."Together we are determined to improve mental health in our service."
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