Here you will find training we either offer or endorse. Please confirm with us if these events will definitely take place as some are subject to attendance. If you have any questions, please contact us.
February 9 and 10 at Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company in Bethlehem, PA. This is an official ICISF course complete with cert. If you’ve already taken this course with me and have the book, you are welcome to sit in for a refresher!
The Chaplain Program out of Vineland, NJ is hosting their Basic Police Chaplaincy training on November 15 and 16 in Chambersburg, PA. See their website for more information.
www.resilientminds.us or call 609-774-0283
Designed to provide participants with the latest information on critical incident stress management techniques and post-trauma syndromes, the Advanced Group Crisis Intervention builds on the knowledge base which was obtained through the Group Crisis Intervention course and/or in publications.
Course Description:
Research validates that the help and support people receive in times of crisis matters. Providing effective emotional and spiritual care to individuals, families, and communities in difficult times is critical and can help promote resiliency and recovery. This two-day course endeavors to build helping skills and a better understanding of the unique role of the crisis responder and trains participants in the fundamental principles of spiritual and psychological first aid (SPFA). Care provided in SPFA may be defined as a practical, compassionate and supportive presence designed to mitigate acute distress, assess needs, provide essential supportive care, and link with other support systems as needed for ongoing spiritual, emotional, and mental health care.
An excellent class for fire chaplains overviewing a host of topics necessary for today’s fire chaplain. Taught by FD Chaplain Services’ Mark Goodman. Click here for the registration form.
https://www.fdchaplainservices.com/registry
Presented by Mark Goodman of Fire Department Chaplain Services of Florida, Mark brings years of experience, knowledge and wisdom to this Federation of FIre Chaplain’s essentials course. Click here for the registration form.
https://www.fdchaplainservices.com/registry
Heart disease is the leading killer of firefighters, EMS personnel and law enforcement officers. And frequently, it comes for younger individuals who look and feel fit.
This increased risk requires first responders to take additional steps to protect their cardiovascular health. Fortunately, new technologies can be combined with nutrition and fitness strategies to dramatically lower your risk. Join us to find out how.
From the Federation of Fire Chaplain’s website: The Basic Fire Chaplain training includes 16 hours of course material (The Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy) designed as survey of ministry in the fire service. During basic training the chaplain will take classes in Ministry to Firefighters, Ministry to Fire Victims, Critical Incident Stress, Fire Department Funerals, Fire Chaplain Operations, and many others. Classes are taught only by qualified FFC Instructors.
FRCC highly endorses this class for ALL fire chaplains as a foundation course. Although essential for all FRCC Chaplains, it is meant to be built upon. Taking additional classes is highly recommended for all fire chaplains.
Description: This 3-day course combines ALL of the content of ICISF’s Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed. Please click here for registration form.
Description: In Person. Geared towards first responders and delving into the increased risk and completion of suicide. The course is 2-hours long and ends with interactive role play so participants can practice what they’ve learned. Take home materials are provided. An excellent program helping participants identify the potential signs a person contemplating suicide might display, with a focus on first responders.
The Police Chaplain Program and Resilient Minds on the Front Lines presents their 2-day comprehensive basic Police Chaplaincy training. A “must take” course for all new or potential Police chaplains.
Description: In Person. Geared towards first responders and delving into the increased risk and completion of suicide. The course is 2-hours long and ends with interactive role play so participants can practice what they’ve learned. Take home materials are provided. An excellent program helping participants identify the potential signs a person contemplating suicide might display, with a focus on first responders.
Space for those outside of Forks Township Fire Dept. is limited to 15 seats. Please reserve your seat at: FTFD QPR Training
IAFF staff members will explore the building blocks of individual resiliency, why it is important and what fire service members can do to create resilient lives, families, and organizations. Highlights from the IAFF Resiliency Training and the IAFF’s newest health and wellness program, Fit to Thrive (F2T), will be shared.
This webinar will focus on the impact of the significant stressors experienced by first responders and how these stressors directly impact metabolic functioning.
Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy, Federation of Fire Chaplains.
Description: Webinar - This training will focus on the role of faith, chaplaincy and spirituality as it relates to first responder behavioral health programs and peer support teams.
Presented by Molly Jones, LCSW and Senior Chaplain & Executive Director of Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy, Rich Robinson.
