Public safety sector workers including firefighters (structural and wildland), law enforcement officers, emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians, and corrections personnel are at a high risk of occupational exposure to traumatic events and stress. As such, mental health programs are critical for addressing the unique challenges these workers face. Effective programs must be multi-faceted, address organizational factors, and focus on building resilience, stress management, post-traumatic stress disorder awareness, and coping strategies. Such programs are critical for recognizing and addressing how the physical and psychosocial work environment and the organization of work can protect workers’ health. The National Occupational Research Agenda
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