Standing Together for Firefighters’ Mental Wellness
A Lifeline for Those Who Protect Us
Every year, we lose 40-80 firefighters to suicide. The weight of trauma, stress, and unspoken battles can feel overwhelming, but no firefighter should carry it alone.
Because No Firefighter Should Struggle Alone
Behind the uniform, there’s a person who has seen and endured more than most can imagine. The long shifts, life-or-death decisions, and exposure to trauma take a toll. Yet, many firefighters suffer in silence, afraid to be seen as weak. The truth? Seeking help isn’t weakness—it’s courage and strength.
Stronger Together
We offer confidential, firefighter-specific mental wellness programs designed for you—because no one should have to fight their battles alone. Whether through peer support, professional counseling, or recovery programs, we provide a peaceful place to heal and grow.
"I should have talked to someone about this long before. Suffering alone is no way to go through life. If anybody needs someone to talk to, it would be an honor." — Bill Davenport
Contact & Support
If you or a firefighter you know is struggling, we’re here. Confidential support is available. Or volunteer to help.
Make a Difference Today
- Sponsor a Firefighter
Help provide life-saving mental health resources to a firefighter in need. Your sponsorship can make the difference between struggle and recovery.
- Donate or Volunteer
Your support means more firefighters get the help they deserve. Whether you give time or financial support, you’re standing with those who stand for us.
The meaning of Sano Unda
Sano Unda means “Healing Waters”—a symbol of renewal, resilience, and authenticity. Just as firefighters use water to extinguish flames and bring life back to what was lost, healing is the water that restores the mind and soul after the fires within.
Every call answered, every fire fought takes a toll. But just as burned landscapes recover, so can those who battle the flames. At Sano Unda, we believe firefighters deserve the same peace they provide to others.
Firefighters don’t fight alone—and neither should you.
Sano Unda is a reminder that just as water restores the land after a fire, healing happens when we come together. Firefighters stand shoulder to shoulder in the toughest moments, and that same strength exists in this community of firefighters helping firefighters to heal.
Here, you belong. Here, you are understood. Whether you’re seeking help, supporting a loved one, or standing with us in this mission, you are part of something bigger—a family to ensure no firefighter struggles in silence.
Together, we heal. Together, we Find Peace.
Welcome to Sano Unda.
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