Weyerhaeuser, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance Partner for Fourth Year to Provide Mental Health Resources for Wildland Firefighters
Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY) and Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) have extended their Fighting Fires Together campaign for a fourth year, focusing on providing mental health support for wildland firefighters in the Pacific Northwest. The partnership offers a free online resource hub with specialized content addressing PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention, along with educational materials and counseling contacts in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
The initiative builds on Weyerhaeuser's 125-year history of fire prevention and response, which began in 1902 following the Yacolt Burn. Today, the company maintains active fire management operations, including annual fire readiness training, fire break construction, aerial surveys, and deployment of firefighting equipment and crews.
Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY) e Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) hanno rinnovato per il quarto anno la loro campagna Fighting Fires Together, concentrandosi sul supporto alla salute mentale dei vigili del fuoco forestali nel Pacifico nord-occidentale. La collaborazione offre un hub di risorse online gratuito con contenuti specializzati che trattano PTSD, depressione, ansia e prevenzione del suicidio, oltre a materiali educativi e contatti per consulenze in Oregon, Washington e British Columbia.
L'iniziativa si basa sui 125 anni di esperienza di Weyerhaeuser nella prevenzione e risposta agli incendi, iniziata nel 1902 dopo il grande incendio di Yacolt. Oggi, l'azienda mantiene operazioni attive di gestione degli incendi, che includono addestramenti annuali per la preparazione agli incendi, costruzione di fasce tagliafuoco, sorvoli aerei e dispiegamento di attrezzature e squadre antincendio.
Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY) y Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) han extendido su campaña Fighting Fires Together por cuarto año consecutivo, enfocándose en brindar apoyo de salud mental a los bomberos forestales en el Noroeste del Pacífico. La asociación ofrece un centro de recursos en línea gratuito con contenido especializado que aborda el TEPT, la depresión, la ansiedad y la prevención del suicidio, además de materiales educativos y contactos para asesoramiento en Oregón, Washington y Columbia Británica.
La iniciativa se basa en los 125 años de historia de Weyerhaeuser en prevención y respuesta a incendios, que comenzaron en 1902 tras el incendio de Yacolt. Actualmente, la empresa mantiene operaciones activas de gestión de incendios, incluyendo entrenamientos anuales para preparación contra incendios, construcción de cortafuegos, inspecciones aéreas y despliegue de equipos y brigadas contra incendios.
Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY)와 Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA)는 Fighting Fires Together 캠페인을 4년째 연장하며, 태평양 북서부의 산불 진화대원들을 위한 정신 건강 지원에 집중하고 있습니다. 이 파트너십은 PTSD, 우울증, 불안, 자살 예방을 다루는 전문 콘텐츠와 함께 오리건, 워싱턴, 브리티시컬럼비아 지역의 상담 연락처 및 교육 자료를 제공하는 무료 온라인 리소스 허브를 제공합니다.
이 이니셔티브는 1902년 야콜트 대화재 이후 시작된 Weyerhaeuser의 125년 화재 예방 및 대응 역사를 기반으로 합니다. 현재 회사는 연례 화재 대비 훈련, 방화선 구축, 항공 조사, 소방 장비 및 인력 배치 등 활발한 화재 관리 활동을 유지하고 있습니다.
Weyerhaeuser (NYSE : WY) et la Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) ont prolongé leur campagne Fighting Fires Together pour la quatrième année consécutive, se concentrant sur le soutien en santé mentale aux pompiers forestiers du Nord-Ouest Pacifique. Ce partenariat propose une plateforme de ressources en ligne gratuite avec des contenus spécialisés traitant du SSPT, de la dépression, de l'anxiété et de la prévention du suicide, ainsi que des documents éducatifs et des contacts pour le conseil en Oregon, Washington et Colombie-Britannique.
Cette initiative s'appuie sur les 125 ans d'histoire de Weyerhaeuser en prévention et intervention contre les incendies, débutée en 1902 après le feu de Yacolt. Aujourd'hui, l'entreprise maintient des opérations actives de gestion des incendies, incluant des formations annuelles à la préparation aux incendies, la construction de pare-feux, des relevés aériens et le déploiement d'équipements et d'équipes de lutte contre les incendies.
Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY) und die Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) haben ihre Fighting Fires Together-Kampagne für das vierte Jahr verlängert und konzentrieren sich dabei auf die Bereitstellung von psychischer Gesundheitsunterstützung für Waldbrandbekämpfer im pazifischen Nordwesten. Die Partnerschaft bietet eine kostenlose Online-Ressourcenplattform mit spezialisiertem Inhalt zu PTBS, Depressionen, Angstzuständen und Suizidprävention sowie Bildungsmaterialien und Beratungsstellen in Oregon, Washington und British Columbia.
Die Initiative baut auf der 125-jährigen Geschichte von Weyerhaeuser im Bereich Brandverhütung und -bekämpfung auf, die 1902 nach dem Yacolt-Brand begann. Heute führt das Unternehmen aktive Brandmanagementmaßnahmen durch, darunter jährliche Brandbereitschaftstrainings, den Bau von Brandschneisen, Luftaufnahmen und den Einsatz von Löschgeräten und Einsatzkräften.
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Fighting Fires Together campaign raises awareness and helps address mental health challenges of wildland firefighting
Fighting Fires Together, now in its fourth year, addresses the often-overlooked mental health impacts of wildland firefighting in isolated, hazardous and highly stressful conditions. Through a free online resource hub, first responders can find specially designed content, including videos about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and suicide prevention, along with mental health tips, educational articles and contacts for occupationally aware support groups and counselors in
Weyerhaeuser's support for wildland firefighting efforts in the Pacific Northwest began in the aftermath of the Yacolt Burn in 1902, when the company began advocating for
"After launching the Fighting Fires Together campaign with FBHA four years ago, we're proud to continue this effort to support wildland firefighters and their mental health as they work in challenging conditions to protect our communities," says Bill Frings, vice president of Western Timberlands for Weyerhaeuser. "Weyerhaeuser was an early leader in wildfire protection more than a century ago, and we continue to invest in cutting-edge technologies and ongoing training to improve our preparedness strategies. As our wildfire seasons grow longer, we understand it's critical to ensure wildland firefighters have access to the resources they need to carry out this important work."
To learn more about Weyerhaeuser's Fighting Fires Together campaign, visit wy.com/fighting-fires-together.
ABOUT WEYERHAEUSER
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900 and today owns or controls approximately 10.4 million acres of timberlands in the
ABOUT FIREFIGHTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ALLIANCE
Founded in 2010 by Jeff Dill, the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) offers educational workshops to firefighters and EMTs across the globe, along with their families. These workshops address behavioral health issues, suicide warning signs, and how to cope after retirement. FBHA is also focused on training medical professionals, EAP organizations, and chaplains about fire and EMS culture in order to provide a better treatment plan for firefighters and EMTs. Learn more at www.ffbha.org.
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Analysts – Andy Taylor, 206-539-3907
Media – Kyleigh Gill, 206-539-4516
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