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How Service Dogs are Trained to Assist First Responders and Veterans

First Responders Foundation

Service dogs play an invaluable role in supporting Veterans and first responders, offering assistance that ranges from anxiety relief and refocusing in public settings to specialized tasks that help manage daily challenges, such as diabetic or cardiac alerting.

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Lexipol and First Responder Wellness Partnership Announcement

First Responder Wellness

Enhancing Mental Health Support for Public Safety and First Responders Lexipol , the leader in solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, is proud to announce a new partnership with First Responder Wellness (FRW). ”

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Foundation Formed to Support, Recognize Fallen First Responders

JEMS

A tragic helicopter crash led to the formation of a new foundation that honors, supports and promotes the regions first responders.

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How First Responders Can Find Balance During the Holidays

First Responder Wellness

Emergencies do not stop for the holidays, and neither do First Responders. On top of the heightened anxiety in the air, first responders must also deal with increased work schedule conflicts, and many cannot get the time off to spend with family and friends.

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Mental Health Resources for First Responders

NVFC

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and first responders may experience post-traumatic stress due to the traumatic events they are exposed to on the job. Video: Emergency Responder Behavioral Health – Understand the Risks and Know the Signs – This video highlights warning signs to watch for.

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Webcast | Evolving FirstNet for America’s First Responders

American Ambulance Association

ET The First Responder Network Authority will be launching the next phase of the FirstNet network in partnership with its network contractor, AT&T. […] The post Webcast | Evolving FirstNet for America’s First Responders appeared first on American Ambulance Association. Tuesday, Feb.

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Life-Assist Unlocks Grant Opportunities for First Responders

American Ambulance Association

The Life-Assist Grant Assistance Program helps First Responders navigate the over 1400 grants available nationwide to pinpoint those tailored to meet their specific needs.