In the Media

Our mission to save first responders is reaching audiences through national news, film, podcasts, and community events.

As Seen On
National News Coverage
EFR's mission has been featured by major news outlets covering the first responder mental health crisis.
FOX 11 Los Angeles

4 Suicides in 2 Days: The Disturbing Reality of Mental Health Among First Responders

FOX 11's Gina Silva interviewed EFR Founder Laura Linder and Cristina Coria about the devastating LASD suicides and the urgent need for first responder mental health support.

November 2023
FOX News (National)

Four Los Angeles Sheriff's Officials Found Dead in Apparent Suicides

National coverage featuring Laura Linder's perspective on the daily toll facing law enforcement and the hidden struggles behind the badge.

November 2023
ABC7 Los Angeles

LA Sheriff's Dept. in Mourning After 4 Employees Die by Suicide

Laura Linder spoke with ABC7 about overwork and trauma affecting law enforcement, calling for urgent mental health resources.

November 2023
PTSD911
Laura Linder speaking about first responder mental health
★ Documentary Film

PTSD911 — Who Will Rescue Them?

First responders sign up to serve. They risk their lives and their mental health to respond to someone's worst day. But who will rescue them?

PTSD911 is a groundbreaking documentary that tells this story through firsthand accounts from firefighters, police officers, and 911 dispatchers — illuminating the hidden toll of trauma and the stigma that keeps heroes from seeking help.

DirectorConrad Weaver
Runtime84 Minutes
Released2022
Rating★ 9.3 / 10 (IMDb)
Best Documentary — MD Intl. Film Fest 2023 National FOP Supported NAMI Partner

Of the three first responders featured in this documentary, two have since taken their own lives. Only Matt remains. Their courage in sharing their stories makes this film more urgent than ever.

Videos & Awareness
Spreading the message — one video at a time.
EFR Introduction

We Save Heroes

Learn about Exclusively First Responders and our mission to help those who help us every day.

First Responder Suicide Awareness

Breaking the Silence

First responders are committing suicide at a 30-40% higher rate than the general population. It's time for change.

Conrad Weaver on ABC10 News

PTSD911 Director on ABC10 News

Conrad Weaver appears on ABC10 News in San Diego to discuss the first responder mental health crisis.

365 First Responders

365 Lives Lost Each Year

365 first responders commit suicide every single year — and that number is growing.

Our Strength

Our Strength

Our strength comes from within our heart, our passion, and our focus — anything is possible.

Dream Big

Dream BIG!

You deserve the best that life has to offer. A message of hope and possibility.

Podcast Appearances
Laura has shared EFR's story on podcasts reaching audiences across the country.
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SCV 101 — Episode 105

Host: City Councilmember Bill Miranda · March 2023

Laura discussed the first responder mental health crisis, EFR's mission, and the PTSD911 documentary with Santa Clarita Valley's premier community affairs program.

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Caregiver Dave Podcast

Host: Dave Nassaney · 2023

Laura shared her personal journey from recovery to founding EFR and building the Meet Recovery platform, bringing awareness to the intersection of caregiving and first responder families.

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Conrad Weaver
Conrad Weaver, Filmmaker at ConjoStudios

Conrad Weaver

Award-Winning Filmmaker & Director · ConjoStudios, LLC

Conrad Weaver is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker whose passion for telling stories that matter led him to create PTSD911. His experience working with law enforcement and emergency responders while producing his previous documentary, Heroin's Grip (2018), inspired him to dedicate his craft to first responder mental health.

PTSD911 is Conrad's fourth feature-length documentary. He also hosts the First Responder Wellness Podcast, continuing to amplify vital conversations that inspire change and promote resilience among those who serve our communities.

Regional EMMY® Winner 4 Feature Documentaries Multiple Telly Awards TIVA-DC Peer Gold Award Podcast Host
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