Recovery, Supporting Peers & Navigating Difficult Discussions

Lindsay Longo is a Behavioral Health Specialist at IAFF headquarters. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the fire service. Previous to her appointment to the IAFF, Lindsay owned her own private practice specializing in first responders, trauma and neurodivergence. Lindsay was a firefighter with IAFF Local 1311 for 11 years. While in the fire service, Lindsay desired to help her fellow first responders in a different way and pursued her dream of becoming a therapist.

Gordon Wilson is a Behavioral Health Specialist at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in Washington, DC. Gordon is a member of Nashua Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 789 and served his community as a fire fighter for 29 years. Prior to transitioning to the IAFF HQ, Gordon was the coordinator of the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire Peer Support Program from 2017 – 2022. Gordon has been married for 30 years, has two daughters, and resides in Arlington, VA.

Jeff is a 22-year veteran of the Milwaukee Fire Department, having served in the ranks of fire-fighter, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Lieutenant. Jeff recently retired after serving 13 years as a Lieutenant. Jeff served on the Milwaukee Fire Department Peer Support Team for over 12 years. In 2016 he began working for the IAFF and became a Peer Support Master Instructor. Jeff is now the IAFF 5th District Representative for the Standing Committee on Behavioral Health.

Hannah Elmore is the Clinical Outreach Coordinator for the IAFF Center of Excellence. Since 2022, Hannah has partnered with fire fighters through connection to behavioral health resources, facilitating trainings and offering support. Hannah educates on behavioral health topics pertaining to the fire service to departments, peer teams, families and clinicians. She received her master’s degree in clinical social work from Florida State University and is certified in IAFF Peer Support.