?? The Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Series is returning to #Orlando with two FREE in-person training sessions! Provided in partnership with Florida Health (Orange County) & Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, these free training sessions combine two courses - LivingWorks safeTALK and our Watch Stander training - and are designed to empower community members to identify the risk signs of a Veteran in crisis and direct them to resources that can prevent self-harm. Learn more & register for either training session on 3/28 or 4/11 (both 9AM - 4PM) here: https://lnkd.in/exKSgDMM #Veterans #VeteranSuicide #VeteranSuicideAwareness
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The Fire Watch is Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. We are uniting our War Fighters and allies to swiftly activate local assets, stand watch, & build a life-saving network. The Problem: Veteran suicide is a growing crisis, & at least 20 veterans are taking their lives every day in America. To date, solutions for this epidemic have been inadequate at best. In particular, federal solutions have had little to no effect on the crisis on the ground here in Northeast Florida. Given that Northeast Florida is home to over 125,000 veterans, the need, the challenge, and opportunity are evident. The Origin: Based upon the success & experience of Northeast Florida non-profit K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to disabled American veterans, in preventing veteran suicide, The Fire Watch was created to re-create on a regional scale the support system & inter-connectivity required to keep our veterans safe from taking their own lives. The Plan: The Fire Watch is a coordinated effort between the City of Jacksonville & the counties of Baker, Clay, Nassau & St. John’s to end veteran suicide in our region. The City of Jacksonville will serve as the legal home of The Fire Watch & coordinate with the surrounding counties via inter-local agreements. Through a series of partnerships & collaborations between local, state, & federal agencies, private donors, media entities, & regional & national non-profits, The Fire Watch will coordinate an effort to organize existing resources to combat the veteran suicide epidemic locally. In addition, The Fire Watch will initiate a series of new programs directed at keeping local veterans supported & far away from even contemplating suicide; in particular, The Fire Watch will create a network of 10,000 local veterans & allies all working together to strengthen our one-on-one support & interpersonal connections. Through trust, & comradery & support, we will keep our warriors safe.
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https://www.thefirewatch.org
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- Jacksonville，Florida
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- 2019
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117 W Duval St
US，Florida，Jacksonville，32202
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”I also celebrate many of my own milestones achieved on this day. At The Fire Watch, I not only represent female veterans’ success in finding a new calling and career change after transition, but I’m also contributing to our efforts to build a lifesaving network that is transforming lives through advocacy and awareness of Veteran suicide prevention. The fight goes on and the mission continues.” On International Women’s Day, we celebrate all the incredible #women making a difference in their communities, and The Fire Watch is so very proud to recognize our own Brianne Brown! Her leadership, advocacy for #veterans, and unwavering commitment to our mission of ending Veteran suicide are an inspiration to us all. Thank you, Brianne, for all the work you do to positively impact those around you every day! #IWD #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #YourTurnToStand #VeteranSuicide #VeteranSuicideAwareness
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Thank you Pratt & Whitney for hosting the Patriots Outpost at The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches! Thank you Maria-Victoria Charles, DTM for being a great host and supporting our Veteran community. Fort Freedom The Fire Watch
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Veteran | Retired First Responder | Author of Hiding in Plain Sight: The Truth about Trauma, Service, and The Way Forward | Storyteller | Podcast Host - Tell This Story
Saving Veterans: Florida's Suicide Prevention Program Fighting veteran suicide in Florida: The Fire Watch, a nonprofit, tackles high veteran suicide rates, in Florida. Their free training program educates communities on suicide prevention and military culture, saving lives. Join me on Tell This Story as we sit down with Brianne Brown and speak about topics important to veterans and their communities. The full episode can be found on our YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/esPcbsG8 on 2/27 and wherever you get your podcasts on 3/6. https://lnkd.in/eTK2R4qa Join our mission! #VeteranSuicidePrevention #FloridaNonprofit #MilitaryCulture #veterans #SuicidePrevention #CommunityInvolvement #SAVEEInitiative #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #CentralFlorida #Nonprofit
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Thank you to St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care in #BrevardCounty for recently joining our mission of supporting #veterans and becoming an official Veteran Safe Place (VSP) after receiving their Certificate of Qualification from our own Henry Angulo (Regional Programs Director SEFL)! Learn how your organization can become a VSP and join the fight to end Veteran suicide in #Florida: https://lnkd.in/e2i8Utut #YourTurnToStand #VeteranSuicide #VeteranSuicideAwareness
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Nick Howland breaks down just how simple it is to get involved with The Fire Watch and help prevent veteran suicide. A quick training, a few key takeaways, and you could be the difference in a veteran’s life. It takes minutes to learn, but the impact lasts forever. Ready to step up? Watch, get trained, and be the support our heroes deserve. ???? Visit The Fire Watch's website to get started: https://lnkd.in/etetXab #TheFireWatch #VeteranSupport #SuicidePrevention #MakeADifference #PBJax
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Since launching The Fire Watch just five years ago, veteran suicide in Northeast Florida has dropped by 27%. Let that sink in. In this clip, Nick Howland shares how data-driven strategies, strong partnerships, and a community of 8,000+ trained Watch Standers are making a real impact. This isn’t just a mission—it’s a movement to ensure no veteran fights alone. Watch, listen, and share—because this work matters. ???? #TheFireWatch #VeteranSupport #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #StrongerTogether #PBJax
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Taking a moment to extend our team's appreciation to all the Watch Standers across Florida committed to supporting #veterans, and especially those that completed our recent email survey! Here's some highlights from the 2024 Q4 results: ?? - The estimated total for Veteran referrals made by Watch Standers during Q4 2024 is between 2,536 and 3,557 ?? - This means between 30% and 42% of Watch Standers referred a Veteran to helpful resources ???? - 26% of Veteran referrals were to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (highest percentage), with State/Local Veteran Service Officers at 20% (second highest) ?? - The highest percentage of Veteran referral encounters happened at work (28%), followed by at Veteran events (13%) If you're already a Watch Stander and aren't signed up to receive our email newsletter, please contact Ian Keane at [email protected] for more info. Interested in joining the fight to end Veteran suicide in #Florida? Become a Watch Stander today: https://lnkd.in/e8bjEHr #YourTurnToStand #VeteranSuicide #VeteranSuicideAwareness
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Congratulations to HCA Florida West Hospital on officially becoming a Veteran Safe Place after receiving their VSP Certificate of Qualification last month! The VSP program is designed specifically for organizations dedicated to educating their employees on how to identify and support #veterans in crisis. Learn how your organization can join the fight to end Veteran suicide in #Florida here: https://lnkd.in/e2i8Utut #YourTurnToStand #VeteranSuicide #VeteranSuicideAwareness
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Extending our team's appreciation to CySec Technologies, Inc. in #Tampa for recently becoming a Veteran Safe Place (VSP) and joining The Fire Watch's mission to end Veteran suicide in #Florida, with our very own Brianne Brown presenting the official VSP Certificate of Qualification! Learn how your organization can join us in supporting #veterans throughout our state here: https://lnkd.in/e2i8Utut #YourTurnToStand #VeteranSuicide #VeteranSuicideAwareness
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