Save The Next 100

An estimated 100 firefighters commit suicide each year.

It’s time for change.

FILO FUEL coffee has partnered with Next Rung to help Save The Next 100. A portion of proceeds from every coffee canister sold in 2024 helps provide free support and professional counseling to first responders in need.

Even Heroes Need Heroes

First responders. We're known for our bravery, strength, fortitude, and commitment. Afterall, we're the ones running towards an emergency when everyone else is running away. But the truth is those emergencies take a toll. We've chosen - or were called to - a career dedicated to helping others... but we also need help sometimes.

30% of first responders battle mental health challenges,

such as depression and PTSD,

compared to 20% of the general population.

EMS first responders are

10x more likely to attempt suicide

than the average American adult.

Keep The Brotherhood Alive

Help us change the narrative around first responder mental health. It’s time to acknowledge there’s an issue and do something about it. One hundred firefighter suicides a year is unacceptable. Your brothers and sisters need you. Help us ensure the next 100 get the support they need before they consider taking their own life.

Here are two easy ways to support the Save The Next 100 campaign.

Drink FILO FUEL Coffee

You’re likely already drinking coffee. Might as well switch your coffee brand to one that supports saving the lives of those committed to saving lives.

Fill Your Cup, Save A Life

Medium Roast Dark Roast

Are you a fire station or business interested in a bulk order? Email sean@filofuel.com to discuss options.

Donate to Next Rung

Not a coffee drinker? No problem. You can also donate directly to Next Rung to support the Save The Next 100 campaign. Simply click the Donate Now button below and select or enter in your donation amount.

Donate Now

Where Your Money Goes

It’s difficult for most people to admit they need help, and that’s especially true for first responders. There’s a stigma in the fire service when it comes to talking about mental health. Most first responders suffer in silence but that doesn't need to be your reality. Next Rung is a firefighter founded and operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help combat mental health issues among firefighters and first responders. Below are the services Next Rung provides first responders:

Next Rung has a network of first responders across the country who participate in their free peer support line. Peer support gives first responders in need the opportunity to talk about what they’re going through with someone who can relate. Peer counselors are not professional therapists. They stay within their scope and have been trained in the signs that someone needs further help.

When professional counseling is needed, Next Rung will help locate a therapist in the area and even schedule the appointment. If finances are a barrier, Next Rung will cover the cost of the initial appointment and up to five additional appointments. At that point, they will consult with the therapist and potentially cover six additional appointments if needed/recommended.

When we don’t have healthy coping mechanisms to deal with the difficulties we face, we sometimes turn to suicide ideation or alcohol and drugs to numb the pain. In these cases, Next Rung will help connect you with an appropriate treatment facility. If cost is a barrier, they will provide financial assistance.

The 5 Gallon Bucket Analogy

Think of your mental health and what you can handle as a 5 gallon bucket. Every time you have a fight with your partner, a rough day with your kids, an unexpected expense, etc., a little bit of water is poured in. A 5 gallon bucket can hold quite a bit, but it still has a max. In addition to the life stressors everyone faces, us first responders have a unique and unfortunate set of experiences that can cause our buckets to overflow. Things like:

Finding victims in fires.
Devastating calls involving children.
Telling strangers their loved one is gone.
Constantly missing family milestones and holidays due to their schedule.
And sleepless night after sleepless night when they’re on shift.

Everyone needs to empty their bucket before it overflows. Especially first responders. That's where Next Rung comes in.

Do You Or Someone You Know Need Help?

Strength isn’t suffering in silence. Strength is asking for help.

If you’re having the following or similar thoughts, please reach out for help

Why am I even here?
Nobody would miss me if I was gone.
What’s the point of any of it?
I’m not worth it.
I don’t contribute anything.

Signs someone you know may need help:

They become more reserved, timid, or quiet.
They stop doing the things they used to enjoy.
They start neglecting their hygiene or basic self care.
Excessive or uncharacteristic use of alcohol or drugs.
They struggle to concentrate or make decisions.

PEER SUPPORT HOTLINE

Text SUPPORT to
1-833-698-7864

PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT AGAINST ADDICTION

Text TREATMENT to
1-833-698-7864

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING

Text COUNSELING to
1-833-698-7864

NEXTRUNG.ORG

Companies Helping To Save The Next 100

Thank you to the following organizations for supporting this crucial cause.

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