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In this week’s Inside EMS Quick Clip, in light of Denver paramedic Debbie Crawford and Canadian paramedic Greg Turner, who both recently died from suicide, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson highlight the importance of addressing mental health issues among EMS providers, and all first responders. .
“We’re here to say that there is an option,” Cebollero said.
Grayson serves on the board the Code Green Campaign which aims to raise awareness about responder suicides and mental health, and has publically shared his own struggles with depression.
“It’s become obvious,” he said, “that the resources that most agencies have in place are not enough.”
Cebollero said it’s important to bring awareness to the topic on the show.
“Hopefully,” he said, “we can make a difference in saving our peers.”
