Duncan White Joins Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance
LAS VEGAS, April 18, 2024 (Newswire.com) - The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) is proud to announce the addition of Duncan White as its new International Outreach Ambassador. In this role, Mr. White will be instrumental in promoting FBHA's mission of education and suicide awareness on a global scale.
About the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance
Founded in 2010 by Jeff and Karen Dill, FBHA is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing educational workshops for firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, and dispatchers. FBHA has traveled over one million miles delivering workshops across the United States and Canada. Additionally, the organization has been tracking and validating firefighter and EMS suicides since 2010, utilizing data from government sources, media outlets, fire service reports, and articles referencing their data.
"Unfortunately, behavioral health challenges and firefighter suicides are a global issue," states FBHA founder Jeff Dill. "We want to extend our message to our brothers and sisters around the world, and we believe Duncan White is the ideal person to lead this effort."
Duncan White Brings Extensive Experience
Mr. White joins FBHA with a distinguished background. He currently serves as the Managing Editor for both International Fire and Safety Journal (IFSJ) and Fire and Safety Journal Americas (FSJA). Prior to that, he dedicated 30 years to the UK fire service, rising through the ranks to the position of Response Chief before retiring in 2016.
Mr. White's editorial roles will be instrumental in leveraging the reach of IFSJ and FSJA to promote FBHA's work and feature expert guidance from the Alliance. Furthermore, his presence at international trade shows will allow him to forge connections with first responders and potential corporate partners.
"I'm excited to connect with first responders worldwide and share the valuable resources offered by FBHA," says Mr. White.
Shared Vision for the Future
"We are thrilled to welcome Duncan White to the FBHA team," states Founder Jeff Dill. "His expertise and experience are invaluable assets as we expand our reach globally. We are confident that Duncan will play a pivotal role in ensuring first responders have access to the high-quality educational workshops and services they deserve."
Contact:
Duncan White can be reached at dwhite@ffbha.org.
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Source: Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance