Description: By the end of the class, participants will be able to describe the greatest job associated physical/mental health risks associated with first responder service, and the resiliency practices to mitigate these risks.

Topics discussed are:

• Critical Incident Stress
• Stress management techniques
• Suicide prevention

This class will be presented by the Chester County CISM/Peer Support Team, Wes Holman and John Wojtowicz.

Training Audience: All fire service personnel

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Length: 2-hours

Textbook: None

Equipment Needs: Note-taking material.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education Hours: None

Course Contact: Matt Fink, Fire Training Manager, office: (610) 344-5017 or via email at jfink@chesco.org.