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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 15:28 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 15:28 CST
status: reported
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# City reaches out to Austin firefighters on mental health care

The city's public safety and wellness team is reaching out to Austin Fire Department firefighters on mental healthcare after suicides in the department over the past five years.

Section: [Public Safety](/austin/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Austin Fire Department](/austin/wiki/austin-fire-department.md)

## Coverage

- [KUT News (NPR)](https://www.kut.org/austin/2026-11-09/suicide-mental-health-austin-tx-fire-department-afd-firefighter), 2026-11-09 15:28 CST: Deaths by suicide in Austin Fire Department lead to focus on mental health and prevention

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