Pulaski County FRSST

Pulaski County FRSST First Responders Supporting First Responders Pulaski County FRSST was established to help combat these issues in the county and other areas.

Stress Management and the mental health of first responders is an issue that continues to need more and more attention in the emergency services. Rates of PTSD, Su***de, Divorce, alcohol, and drug abuse are climbing amount first responders throughout the country. It will provide an outlet for responders to receive treatment and help in cases related to emergency incidents that could or have caused

mental harm and decrease in performance. In addition to getting the help our responders need, teams like this also serve to help reduce workers compensation costs. Pulaski County FRSST is the second of its kind in the region following in the footsteps of our sister organization, Lake Area FRSST. Chief Joseph LaPlant and Deputy Chief Rob Odenwald of Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District were instrumental in getting Pulaski County's team off the ground and we look forward to a great partnership. Currently, Firefighter Joe Don Wilkes of the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District will serve as the primary point of contact for the team for any agencies requiring assistance. There will be additional points of contact announced. Each member has or will be required to receive basic training in Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CSID) and mental health covered under various grants offered through the state and other entities. Agencies seeking more information may contact Firefighter Joe Don Wilkes at the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District. Media Inquires may be directed to the same.

Many of us recall exactly what we were doing 25 years ago. Our hearts are not only with those who lost their lives, thei...
09/11/2026

Many of us recall exactly what we were doing 25 years ago. Our hearts are not only with those who lost their lives, their loved ones, and those who survived, but our first responder brothers and sisters who all were impacted one way or another. We will never forget.

Today, Pulaski County FRSST joins first responders across our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001...
09/11/2026

Today, Pulaski County FRSST joins first responders across our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the extraordinary courage shown in the moments and days that followed.

Among the 2,977 victims killed that day were 411 emergency responders who answered the call:

343 FDNY firefighters
23 New York City Police Department officers
37 Port Authority Police Department officers
8 EMTs and paramedics

They ran toward danger while thousands were trying to escape. We also honor the emergency telecommunicators, emergency managers, military personnel, healthcare professionals, rescue workers, and countless others who served throughout the response, recovery, and aftermath.

As a team representing first responders from across multiple disciplines, Pulaski County FRSST recognizes that the impact of September 11 did not end when the fires were extinguished. Survivors, families, responders, and their communities have carried the physical and emotional effects of that day for more than two decades, and many responders have since lost their lives to World Trade Center-related illnesses.

Today, we remember those we lost, honor those who answered the call, and stand beside those who continue to carry the weight of that day.

We remember. We honor. We stand together.

Happy National Dog Day to all of Miss Honey's 4-legged friends!
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to all of Miss Honey's 4-legged friends!

We want to wish our very own Miss Honey Honey's First Responder Mission a very happy "Gotcha" Day!! One year ago, she st...
08/19/2026

We want to wish our very own Miss Honey Honey's First Responder Mission a very happy "Gotcha" Day!! One year ago, she started her journey with us. Thank you for the love and support you have provided to so many Miss Honey!

Pulaski County FRSST had the privilege to provide support to some first responders today. Miss Honey was requested and s...
07/22/2026

Pulaski County FRSST had the privilege to provide support to some first responders today. Miss Honey was requested and stole a few hearts).

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, Pulaski County FRSST would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of J...
07/03/2026

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, Pulaski County FRSST would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

While many of us are enjoying cookouts, fireworks, and time with family and friends, thousands of emergency service personnel are spending the holiday doing what they always do—answering the call.

To our dispatchers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, correctional officers, emergency department staff, and all those working behind the scenes: thank you. Your willingness to serve, even on holidays, allows our communities to celebrate safely. Your sacrifices, and those made by your families, do not go unnoticed.

If you’re celebrating today, please do so responsibly. Stay hydrated, never drive impaired, keep fireworks a safe distance from people and structures, and remember that loud noises can be difficult for veterans, first responders, children, and pets.

From all of us at Pulaski County FRSST, thank you to those standing the watch. We appreciate your dedication, your service, and your commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

A lot of us were raised on:“Suck it up.”“Man up”“Quit crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.”So that’s what we ...
07/01/2026

A lot of us were raised on:
“Suck it up.”
“Man up”
“Quit crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.”

So that’s what we did.

We handled it.
We buried it.
We laughed it off.
We went back to work.

Then this job handed us things no human was meant to carry.

The screams over the radio.
The mother crying for her child.
The smell of death that follows you home.
The call you swear you’re over until it hits you at 2am for no reason at all.

And the messed up part?
The world still expects us to clock in like none of it touched us.

So we do.
Even when we’re exhausted.
Even when we haven’t slept right in years.
Even when some of us are barely holding it together behind the scenes.

And behind a lot of uniforms…
There are people fighting s**t they never talk about.

PTSD doesn’t care if you are police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, male, or female.

Trauma hits everybody differently.

Some of us get angry.
Some of us shut down.
Some of us get quiet.
Some of us drink more.
Some of us stop sleeping.

But carrying it in silence is killing people every damn day.
And no badge is heavier than the battles nobody sees.

Check on your people.
And if you’re the one barely holding it together…
you don’t have to fight it alone.

We are a listening ear and can provide resources to anyone struggling. We too know the struggle.

🚑 EMS Week 2026 🚑A little late posting this because, well… life has been doing its thing. But appreciation doesn’t expir...
05/28/2026

🚑 EMS Week 2026 🚑

A little late posting this because, well… life has been doing its thing. But appreciation doesn’t expire.

Last week (and every week), we recognize the EMS professionals who show up on people’s hardest days with skill, compassion, calm, and grit. Long hours, missed meals, sleepless nights, difficult calls — and somehow you still answer the next tone.

Thank you to the paramedics, EMTs, and support staff who keep communities safe every single day. Your work matters more than words can say.

To everyone in EMS: we see you, we appreciate you, and we’re grateful for everything you do. ❤️💙

🚔💙 National Police Week 2026 💙🚔Pulaski County FRSST proudly joins communities across the nation in honoring the courageo...
05/16/2026

🚔💙 National Police Week 2026 💙🚔

Pulaski County FRSST proudly joins communities across the nation in honoring the courageous men and women of law enforcement who serve and protect every day.

We recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of our local, state, and federal officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. We also pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their bravery and service will never be forgotten.

To all law enforcement officers and their families — thank you for your strength, professionalism, and continued service to Pulaski County and beyond.

Please join us this in showing appreciation for the heroes behind the badge. 🇺🇸

The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Warrior’s Rest Foundation invite Missouri first responders to register ...
05/09/2026

The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Warrior’s Rest Foundation invite Missouri first responders to register to attend a no cost 8-hour MO POST CLEE-certified course "UNDERSTANDING SU***DE IN FIRST RESPONDERS." This is a FREE one-day course offered in four locations around the state in May and June 2026: Springfield, Kansas City, Chesterfield, and Columbia.

The course is designed for first responders who face repeated trauma but must continue to serve without time away. Participants explore the real factors driving su***de risk, including chronic stress, hypervigilance, substance use, and cultural barriers to seeking help. Attendees will learn to respond with confidence and connect others to appropriate care.
REGISTER: https://warriorsrestfoundation.org/events/
For further information, please reach out to Les Martin at [email protected].

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Waynesville, MO
65556

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