Oklahoma Record
Shawnee
Medium PriorityPublic Safetyopen

First responder mental health peer support

Summary

A REACT EMS supervisor described a new peer support team for paramedics, EMTs and other first responders who face hundreds of traumatic calls. He asked the commission to back police and fire when they seek funding for the same.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No dollar figure yet, but police and fire may seek funds for peer support programs.

✅Who benefits

Shawnee police, fire and REACT personnel get mental health support after traumatic calls.

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