Fire & EMS Leader Pro The job of old firefighters is to teach young firefighters how to become old firefighters!
Do you know of a fire service leader–They can be of any rank– who’s working in their fire department or region to promote mental and behavioral health services for firefighters and EMS personnel? The Fire Service Leader of the Year Award presented annually at the FSPA’s Annual Conference If so, wouldn’t their name look good on this year’s award from ...
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How do we build a “House of Mental Health Wellness” for Firefighters and EMS Personnel?
By: Robert Avsec, Executive Fire Officer You’re going to have a house built for you. What skilled professionals will you need to build your house? If the house of your dreams is a two-story Colonial-style with a full basement, the list probably looks like this: * Contractor to dig the foundation.* Mason lay the block for the foundation.*Framing carpenters to ...
Read More »The fire service can change but will it regarding post-traumatic stress?
From the battlefields of ancient Greece to modern war zones and fire grounds, society has been on an evolving journey, attempting to grasp the true nature of psychological wounds.
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