MDFR Lt. Jennifer Kerlin's Journey with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Lt. Jennifer Kerlin has been a part of #MDFR for 24 years, constantly responding to the needs of our community. In this video, Lt. Kerlin shares her journey with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), following her involvement in the primary search and rescue efforts during the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside in 2021.
On #NationalPTSDDay, MDFR shares Lt. Kerlin’s story, in the hopes of raising awareness and understanding of PTSD among first responders and the public.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone. Some available resources include:
➡️ The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call 988 or text 741741)
➡️ The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Miami (Call 305-665-2540)
➡️ The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (1-800-662-4357)

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DEAR MRS. KERLIN & EVERYONE AT MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE,
GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIENDS. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE.
I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH.
I LOVE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE SO VERY MUCH.
SINCERELY PETER