After losing a "top-notch firefighter from a top-notch family" to suicide, Derek Reid and his fire department didn't know where to turn for support.

This challenging time led to the creation of the revolutionary Nevada Peer Support Program, which seeks to smash mental health stigmas and provide support to first responders.

In this episode, Reid joins Chris Rodgers, VFIS Industry Specialist, to share how the program was developed, ways it's utilized, and tips for agencies to implement similar programs in their area.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of our Nevada Peer Support Network deep-dive coming in two weeks!