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Boots on the Ground in the News

Public Services Health and Safety Association Blog written by BOTG founder Dave McLennan

By First Responders, for First Responders: Boots on the Ground Offers Anonymous Peer Support

Canadian Firefighter

Feature on firefighter and Boots on the Ground volunteer Rob Leathen

After 29 years in the fire service, Acting Platoon Chief Rob Leathen would have seen it all and nothing would affect him any longer. This couldn’t be further from the truth …

Global News

Canadian Press story about calls spiking for Boots on the Ground during the pandemic

Business is, unfortunately, booming for an Ontario peer support organization for first responders. Calls are way up to the 160 volunteers at Boots on the Ground who offer an ear to first responders struggling …

Awards

Public Heroes Award

BOTG Volunteer Dave McLennan, awarded by Intercultural Dialogue Institute GTA.

Champions of Mental Health Award

Boots On The Ground, awarded by Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health.

Champions of Mental Health Award

BOTG Volunteer Sharon Bak, awarded by Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT).

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