Mental Health First Aid for Fire & EMS

WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Firefighters and EMS personnel are constantly exposed to traumatic events
and life-threatening situations that can take a toll on mental health.
Strengthen your community and get your firefighters and EMS personnel
certified in Mental Health First Aid for Fire/EMS, a trusted evidence-based
and early intervention training program.

WHAT IT COVERS
• The relevance of mental health to the Fire/EMS community.
• Risk factors and protective factors specific to the Fire/EMS community.
• How to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios designed
specifically for Fire/EMS professionals.
• National, regional and community mental health resources for Fire/EMS
professionals and their families.

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
• Firefighters
• EMS Personnel
• Members of the Fire/EMS community.
• Family members of the Fire/EMS community.

Course is brought to you by representatives and clinicians from Porter-Starke Services.

Lunch is provided.