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First intervention in suicide attempts

Level I Intervention in Suicide Attempts

Introduce basic concepts and behaviors of people in a suicidal crisis.
Manage the incident from the initial call to post-intervention.
Acquire knowledge for handling calls from people in a suicidal crisis.
Interpret signs from the first contact and their possible evolution.
Perform appropriate actions during these types of incidents.
Reinforce what NOT to do in these situations.
Apply safety measures: perimeter, area securement, communications, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Handle fall protection PPE to secure responders.
Introduce the use of aerial apparatus in negotiation and support operations.