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April 18, 2015
9:00AM - 4:30PM

Saving Those Who Save Others

Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA)

Ohio Fire Academy, Reynoldsburg, OH

This is an in-depth firefighter/EMS suicide prevention and awareness course designed to educate attendees on the signs and symptoms, communications, emotions, physical behaviors and resources, both internal and external, to be aware of along with group discussions on such. The course includes a look into behavioral health issues such as addictions, PTSD, anger, stress and retirement issues. The seminar will bring to the surface the startling facts and statistics surrounding the rising number of firefighter suicides and recommendations for firefighters and fire departments on how to become proactive for those members approaching retirement. The message is delivered using an interactive power point presentation, group discussions, role plays and question and answer sessions. Once completed, attendees should be able to observe signs and symptoms of emotional and physical stressors within themselves as well as the people they work alongside, develop communication skills on how to talk to each other during times of stress, plus understand and develop ideas regarding department policies and employee assistance programs. Attendees
will also be provided with resource material to take back to their department.

Presenter: Founder Jeff Dill organized Counseling Services for Firefighters in 2009. CSFF was established based on the tragic events experienced by firefighters returning from Hurricane Katrina. In 2011, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance wasorganized based on the decreasing funds available for training at the fire department level and the staggering number of firefighter suicides. FBHA was established to directly educate firefighters/EMS personnel and their families about behavioral health issues.

Jeff holds a Master’s degree and is a Licensed Counselor. He is a retired Captain at Palatine Rural Fire Protection in Inverness, Illinois and is a member of the American Counseling Association and other professional organizations.

 COST: $20.00; includes breakfast, snacks and boxed lunch. NOTE: Last day to register is April 13, 2015.

To register, click...Saving Those Who Save Others Registration Form

 

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Add to Calendar aCLuDhaqizCaPxAftmqF167204 04/18/2015 09:00 AM 04/18/2015 04:30 PM false Saving Those Who Save Others This is an in-depth firefighter/EMS suicide prevention and awareness course designed to educate attendees on the signs and symptoms, communications, emotions, physical behaviors and resources, both internal and external, to be aware of along with group discussions on such. The course includes a look into behavioral health issues such as addictions, PTSD, anger, stress and retirement issues. The seminar will bring to the surface the startling facts and statistics surrounding the rising number of firefighter suicides and recommendations for firefighters and fire departments on how to become proactive for those members approaching retirement. The message is delivered using an interactive power point presentation, group discussions, role plays and question and answer sessions. Once completed, attendees should be able to observe signs and symptoms of emotional and physical stressors within themselves as well as the people they work alongside, develop communication skills on how to talk to each other during times of stress, plus understand and develop ideas regarding department policies and employee assistance programs. Attendees will also be provided with resource material to take back to their department. Presenter: Founder Jeff Dill organized Counseling Services for Firefighters in 2009. CSFF was established based on the tragic events experienced by firefighters returning from Hurricane Katrina. In 2011, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance wasorganized based on the decreasing funds available for training at the fire department level and the staggering number of firefighter suicides. FBHA was established to directly educate firefighters/EMS personnel and their families about behavioral health issues. Jeff holds a Master’s degree and is a Licensed Counselor. He is a retired Captain at Palatine Rural Fire Protection in Inverness, Illinois and is a member of the American Counseling Association and other professional organizations.  COST: $20.00; includes breakfast, snacks and boxed lunch. NOTE: Last day to register is April 13, 2015. To register, click...Saving Those Who Save Others Registration Form   Ohio Fire Academy, Reynoldsburg, OH