We did it!!! 16 SafeTALK workshops at the Kitchener Fire Department. 99% of their front line team is now trained in suicide alertness. We hear a lot about police and OPP suicides in the news. Not so much about other first responders even though the rates are almost just as high. But these are stats we can change. The first step is awareness. KFD has chosen the proactive approach. And after 16 workshops we are well equipped to start the work of training other departments thanks to these ground breakers!!! They should be incredibly proud leading the way to open the conversation around suicide before waiting to be reactive. I'm so proud of each and every KFD firefighter. We had so many groups we have many more photos to share but didn't want to hold off on giving a huge shout out to the 16th and final group of KFD SafeTALK certified members. Congratulations everyone. You worked hard for this moment!!! ❤️🚒👩🚒👨🏽🚒 #safetalk #kfd #kpffa #suicideprevention #firefighters @dc_rmartin @bootsontheground__ @ivegotyourback911 (at Kitchener, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5d6ihlnCkg/?igshid=c1a1ali1eym2