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Kiwi Firefighters Calendar Highlights Mental Health Awareness

11/7/2025

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The 2026 Kiwi Firefighters Calendar aims to raise awareness for mental health, particularly regarding suicide and depression.
Firefighters, including Dominic Coe and Dan Nesbit, emphasize the importance of physical fitness in supporting mental health.
Dominic Coe says their work exposes them to suicide cases, underscoring the need for open mental health discussions.
Bevin James founded the calendar after losing a colleague to suicide, and the loss deeply affected his team.

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The 2026 Kiwi Firefighters Calendar aims to raise awareness for mental health, particularly regarding suicide and depression.
Firefighters, including Dominic Coe and Dan Nesbit, emphasize the importance of physical fitness in supporting mental health.
Dominic Coe says their work exposes them to suicide cases, underscoring the need for open mental health discussions.
Bevin James founded the calendar after losing a colleague to suicide, and the loss deeply affected his team.