Kelly Getz (kgrossm3@emich.edu), MSI, MS Bioinformatics. Kelly is an Academic Librarian and Assistant Professor at Eastern Michigan University.
F. Boyd Getz (fboydgetz@gmail.com), MS Environmental Science. Boyd is a former forestry technician--engine captain, initial attack module leader, and hotshot. He is currently the Environmental Specialist for the Macomb County Public Works Office.
Dana Grossmann (dana.grossmann@gmail.com), Master of Science Nursing, PMHNP-BC. Dana is a Board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a high risk Labor and Delivery RN.
This research has been approved as exempt by the the Eastern Michigan University Human Subjects Review Committee. Please contact human.subjects@emich.edu with any questions or concerns.
Compared to the general population, wildland firefighters are at an increased risk of suicide. While the issue has garnered national attention in recent years, the accessibility and real-world applicability of mental health and wellness resources and media available to the firefighters remains unclear and understudied. Through this project, we are assessing the availability and quality of mental health and wellness resources offered through fire district offices, community support programs, and public libraries. We are looking to determine the wants and needs of the firefighters themselves regarding the format, type, and platform of resources. This information will be used to develop a list of recommended materials and to seek funding and other potential partnerships to make those resources available.
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Email: Kelly Getz, kgrossm3@emich.edu
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Email: Kelly Getz, kgrossm3@emich.edu