AUDIO: After multiple Phoenix firefighters committed suicide back in 2010, their union realized the first responders lacked support for mental health issues. Phoenix Fire Capt. Ray Maione, vice president of United Phoenix Firefighters, Local 493, told KTAR News 92.3 FM on Friday that the group had to “figure out what was missing with support for our members’ mental health.” Maione said the union, which represents Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler, Tempe, Peoria, and Surprise firefighters, created a task force. The task force consisted of counselors who went on ride-alongs and spent time inside the station to get an understanding of what firefighters face on a daily basis.