Providing Free Mental Health and Wellness Services to the FDNY Community since 2001 

Firefighters who come to Friends of Firefighters report:

  • They’re sleeping more consistently, reacting less impulsively, and recovering faster after difficult calls.

  • Firefighters share that the edge comes off and the constant hyper vigilance, irritability and emotional shutdown begin to ease.

  • Improved focus, clearer decision-making, and better communication inside the firehouse.

  • More patience with spouses and children. Fewer conflicts. More connection.

  • Many say the biggest shift is realizing they’re not alone, and that asking for help doesn’t threaten their career.

Support free counseling for firefighters

Your donation helps keep our services free, confidential, and independent so firefighters can get support when they need it most, without hesitation.

 

How We Help

Friends of Firefighters provides counseling, peer support, and wellness services that are:

Free of Charge Thanks to the continued support of our donors.

Independent While the FDNY supports our mission, we are separate entities.

Confidential No information is ever shared.

Accessible Available in-person, and online via HIPAA-compliant platforms.

Comfortable We are headquartered in a restored firehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn.