Wildland firefighter suicides a growing concern

When it comes to structure firefighters, we know a lot about first responders. In a 2015 study of 4,000 first responders, the Journal of Emergency Medical Services reported that 37% had contemplated suicide and almost 7% had attempted it, resulting in 143 firefighter suicides that year; far fewer that had died in the line of duty. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports wildland firefighter suicides remain a mystery because there is little data on this sensitive subject.