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Birmingham Fire and Rescue expands mental health support with paid leave, new wellness app

Birmingham Fire and Rescue approved paid mental health leave for its personnel.
A new wellness app was launched to support first responders, their families, and retirees.
Chief Cory Moon described the app as a tool to connect personnel with support after traumatic incidents.
The department provides critical incident stress debriefings and peer support.
The announcement aligns with Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Chief Moon has led efforts to strengthen the department’s mental health approach over six years.
The new policies aim to help personnel processing trauma from difficult calls.
The app connects firefighters with peer support and additional resources.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to support first responders and their families.

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