Blogs
Communicating After a Crisis
No amount of training can fully prepare fire fighters and paramedics for certain traumatic events. Direct exposure to the worst of human suffering is enough
Your Department’s Role in Creating a Resilient Workforce
The fire service has evolved to identify behavioral health as an essential component of occupational health. Today, more than ever before, departments place greater emphasis
Removing Barriers to Treatment
The images of September 11, the Boston Marathon bombing, the Ariana Grande concert bombing, the Pulse nightclub shooting or the Grenfell Tower fire are disturbing
IAFF Center of Excellence: Helping Transform the Fire Service
Since opening in March 2017, the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery has treated more than 1,100 IAFF members struggling with
The PTSD Pressure Cooker
Coming to terms with a traumatic event is always difficult. If you’re a fire fighter or paramedic struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you know
Beyond Peer Support: Expanded Programs Change Lives
Recovery is a life-long journey that can inspire you to heal and help others. For Indianapolis Fire Department Peer Support Coordinator Brandon Dreiman, recovery means
