Asa Don Brown

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Dr. Asa Don Brown is an author, speaker, human rights advocate and clinical psychologist. He also serves as first responder in New York State. Dr. Brown has held university faculty positions teaching incoming freshmen to those completing their graduate work. He has three published manuscripts and more on the way.

Team work is a vital aspect of firefighting. We must reply upon one another during these times. (Image courtesy of West Corners Fire Department, Endicott, New York)

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The stigmatization facing first responders

In 2020, first responders were cheered, revered, heckled and jeered. The intensity of the year has brought about change and review of the policies and procedures surrounding first responders. While a majority of the turmoil surrounded those who serve as…

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Emergency services and accountability

First responders are highly trained individuals who are taught to be observant on the scene of a traumatic event or a crisis situation, but too few of them are taught to manage their own mental health. Being accountable is somewhat…