VIDEO: Texoma's first responders are learning how to save their own and their colleagues' lives.
This year is the third annual Texoma Peer Support Training for all types of first responders - Employees and family members of Denison Fire Rescue, Denison Police Department, Sherman Fire-Rescue, Sherman Police Department, Van Alstyne Fire
Department, Whitesboro Fire Department, Air Evac, Texoma Medical Center, and Cooke County EMS were included in the policy manual.
Mark Escamilla, Denison Assistant Fire Chief, saw a growing need for mental health outlets to help Grayson County's first responders after a personal loss.
"One of my brothers at the fire department, because we had no resources, we were not able to get him help at the time he needed. So, that’s kind of stuck with me and been what has lead me to stay with this," said Escamilla.