Chat4Chad expands its reach to help even more first responders with mental health issues

Chad Ringler would have turned 50 on Monday. He and his family never got to celebrate that milestone in person, but they did mark it in another important way.The popular North Bay firefighter, was a father of two, a beloved brother, friend, father, captain and community hero dedicated his life to helping others yet lost his life due to his struggles with mental health. He committed suicide in 2023.  His brother and fellow North Bay firefighter, Wade, decided to make it his duty to honour hi