Joseph Elliott has been working as a career Firefighter/Paramedic for 17 years and is currently serving as the Peer Support Coordinator for the Cincinnati Fire Department. Joseph also serves as a Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48 Executive Board member and a member of various teams locally related to Peer Support for First Responders. Joseph holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration from Anna Maria College and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Social Work from Northern Kentucky University. Joseph is passionate about mental health, particularly in regards to the stigma surrounding mental health within the first responder community. Having seen some of his co-workers struggle with mental health issues, he is committed to supporting mental health awareness and care for his fellow first responders.