Citations

• BC First Responders' Mental Health. (2026). Having the Conversation. Retrieved from: https://bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/resource/conversation-support-coworkers-employees/

• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). (2020). Resilient Minds: Building the Psychological Strength of Firefighters.

• Government of Canada. (2025). The Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) Mental Health Continuum. Retrieved from: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/mental-health/r2mr.html

• Movember. (2026). Conversations. Retrieved from: https://conversations.movember.com/en/conversations/

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). (2026). Volunteer Blues. Retrieved from: www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/nfpa-journal/2026/02/11/volunteer-fire-service-crisis

• Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC). (2026). About the OAFC. Retrieved from: www.oafc.on.ca/about