Community Education for Fire Fighters & First Responders

The IAFF Center of Excellence is committed to raising awareness and providing education about behavioral health matters that impact fire fighters, paramedics and dispatchers across the United States and Canada. Our community education webinar series is designed to engage and inform fire service members and treatment professionals alike on unique topics that impact this population. Please join us for an upcoming training to learn more.

Upcoming Events

Motivational Interviewing: A Technique for Creating Lasting Change

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered approach designed to strengthen an individual’s motivation and commitment to change. This webinar introduces participants to the foundational techniques of MI, helping peers engage others more effectively in conversations about growth and change. If you are in the role of peer support, leadership, or are interested in helping individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about making positive changes in their lives, please join us for this informational webinar.
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Approved Continuing Education Provider

IAFF Center of Excellence has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7114. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. IAFF Center of Excellence is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Featured Speakers

All webinars are led by IAFF Center of Excellence staff, IAFF Clinicians or Local members or clinicians specialized in the treatment of fire fire fighters, first responders and paramedics.

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Abby Morris, MD

Medical Director at the IAFF Center of Excellence

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Hannah Elmore, MSW

Clinical Outreach Coordinator at the IAFF Center of Excellence

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Lauren Kosc, CCTP, LCPC

Behavioral Health Specialist International Association of Fire Fighters

Featured Webinar

Behavioral Health Among Fire Fighters and Paramedics: Treating Occupational Needs

Presented By:

Abby Morris, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and medical director at the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery. This webinar will introduce attendees to the unique needs of fire service members seeking behavioral healthcare. This presentation is ideal for medical and clinical professionals seeking to treat or currently treating fire service members and IAFF members, fire service leadership, peer support team members, chaplains, spouses and other individuals in a capacity to support first responders in treatment and recovery.

View Past Webinars by Topic

Addiction
Behavioral Health Spotlight
Clinical Trainings
Fire Service Families
Mental Health
Peer Support
Strategies for Success
Suicide Prevention
Trauma in the Fire Service
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