It is estimated that a typical person will see one or two traumatic events in his or her lifetime. However, a first responder will see more than 800 traumatic events. According to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the rate of firefighter suicides is almost double that of the general population. The San Diego Fire Rescue Department says preventing suicides is now a top priority. Over the past few years, the department has come up with a comprehensive plan that is being modeled across the nation. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/outreach/you-matter/you-matter-suicide-prevention-firefighters-nationwide-are-more-likely-to-die-from-suicide-than-in-a-fire/509-d72ea855-1f45-49a6-b6d1-39d3f2653b7a