Chemical Suicide

Memo to Heads of Fire Departments
  • As a result of the rising popularity of this form of suicide, Police/Fire/EMS Departments & Agencies nationwide implemented measures to increase the awareness of chemical and detergent suicide.
  • Responders are reminded to assess fully the situation and determine the level of risk according to the following categories:
    • No Apparent Risk
    • Low Risk
    • High Risk [13]