K9 Crisis Response and Support Programs (Webinar)
2024-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Fl
Join us for an informative webinar on therapy dog programs, where we’ll dive into key topics such as policy development, state deployment requirements, and the critical role of K9 behavior in fostering safe, effective interactions. We’ll also explore valuable lessons learned around rules and standards, offering practical insights and best practices for successful program implementation.

IAFF Peer Support Training (Virtual)
2024-12-16 10:00 - 2024-12-18 16:00, 2025-01-28 10:00 - 2025-01-30 16:00, 2025-02-11 10:00 - 2025-02-13 16:00, 2025-03-04 10:00 - 2025-03-06 16:00, 2025-04-08 10:00 - 2025-04-10 16:00, 2025-05-06 10:00 - 2025-05-08 16:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 2025-06-12 16:00 | Fl
Peer support training will help participants increase their knowledge and learn the necessary skills to provide support to their peers; educate brothers and sisters about behavioral health issues such as PTSD and resilience; serve as a bridge to behavioral health programs and community resources; and build or enhance their peer support programs. This two-day in person or three-day virtual training is provided in partnership with organizations whose peer support trainings are recognized under Florida’s State Emergency Response Plan (SERP). Participants will be eligible for mental wellness peer support deployments under the SERP after completion of this training.

Fuel Your Mind: Nourishing Your Mental Health as a First Responder (Webinar)
2025-01-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Fl
As a first responder, you face unique challenges that can take a toll on your mental health. This webinar will explore common mental health symptoms experienced by first responders and provide practical strategies to improve your well-being through dietary choices.

IAFF Peer Support Training (In Person)
2025-01-22 09:00 - 2025-01-23 16:00 | Okeechobee Co. Public Safety Complex, 707 NW 6th St., Okeechobee, Florida, 34972

Thwarted Belongingness: Addressing Workplace Incivility among First Responders (Webinar)
2025-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Fl
Join us for a webinar focused on tackling workplace incivility and its impact on the mental health and well-being of first responders. Drawing on Dr. Thomas Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, we’ll discuss “Thwarted Belongingness”—the feeling of disconnection—and how it can arise in high-stress environments. Participants will learn how incivility contributes to isolation, hinders camaraderie, and heightens mental health risks, along with practical tools to foster respect and inclusivity.
This course featuring interactive, didactic learning experiences is open to all first responders and professionals serving first responders, with a particular emphasis on counties served by LSF Health Systems.

IAFF Peer Support Training (In Person)
2025-02-19 08:00 - 2025-02-20 16:00 | The Center at Deltona, 1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Deltona, Florida, 32725

Struggle Well 2-day Training (In-Person)
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-02-26 17:00 | Iona McGregor FD Station 74, 6061 South Pointe Blvd, Fort Myers, Fl, 33919
2nd Alarm Project is presenting Struggle Well in partnership with the Boulder Crest Foundation. There is no cost to attend. In this 2-day course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the Struggle Well philosophy, and the practices and principles of Posttraumatic Growth. The class will engage in a range of interactive exercises designed to explore your perspectives on struggle, and the ways in which you can (and have) transformed struggle into strength in your lives, and across your organization. The 2-day training is ideal for peer-support leaders, senior management, supervisory staff, and others with an interest in implementing the Struggle Well philosophy.

The Science, Benefits, and Emotional Support of K9s in the First Responder Field (Webinar)
2025-03-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Fl
Join us for an exciting webinar exploring the incredible roles K9s play in the world of first responders. Discover their unmatched abilities, from the science of scent detection to search and rescue, situational awareness, and more. Learn how these amazing animals foster resilience, reduce stress for handlers and teams, and make a profound operational impact by enhancing safety, efficiency, and morale in high-pressure environments.

Creating and Maintaining Psychologically Safe Workplaces in First Responder Agencies (Webinar)
2025-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Fl
Join us for an essential webinar focused on creating mentally healthy, resilient work environments for first responders. Learn strategies to foster psychological safety, reduce mental health stigma, and support well-being through trust and open communication. Discover actionable steps to build a supportive workplace where team members can thrive under pressure.

Struggle Well 2-day Training (In-Person)
2025-03-10 09:00 - 2025-03-11 17:00 | Wakulla County Fire Rescue, 318 Trice Lane, Crawfordville, FL, 32327

Struggle Well 2-day Training (In-Person)
2025-03-20 09:00 - 2025-03-21 17:00 | Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 South Hwy 27, Clermont, FL, 34711

Struggle Well 2-day Training (In-Person)
2025-03-24 09:00 - 2025-03-25 17:00 | Manatee County Public Safety Center, 2101 47th Terrace East, Bradenton, Fl, 34203

Moral Injury with Wendy Norris (Webinar)
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Fl
First responders often face ethical and emotional challenges, known as moral distress and moral injury, when their actions or experiences conflict with core values. This webinar explores the impact of moral injury on well-being, distinguishing it from PTSD, and offers strategies for prevention, healing, and fostering resilience. Participants will gain tools to address guilt, build support, and promote recovery within emergency services communities.

IAFF Peer Support Training (In-Person)
2025-03-26 09:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00 | 696 NW 30th Ave, 696 NW 30th Ave., Ocala, Florida, 34432

Struggle Well 2-day Training (In-Person)
2025-04-01 09:00 - 2025-04-02 17:00 | Florida Public Safety Institute, 75 College Drive, Conference Center, Havana, FL, 32333

IAFF Peer Support Training (In Person)
2025-04-03 08:00 - 2025-04-04 16:00 | Baker County Fire Rescue, 1190 West MacClenny Ave., MacClenny, FL, 32063

IAFF Peer Support Training (In-Person) 2nd Alarm Project Summit Pre-Conference
2025-04-14 09:00 - 2025-04-15 17:00 | 7215 Corner Dr. Orlando, FL 32827, 7215 Corner Dr., Orlando, FL, 32827
After completing the IAFF Peer Support Training, participants will have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide support to their peers; educate brothers and sisters about behavioral health issues such as PTSD and resilience; serve as a bridge to behavioral health programs and community resources; and build or enhance their peer support programs.

Struggle Well 2-day Training (In-Person) 2nd Alarm Project Summit Pre-Conference
2025-04-14 09:00 - 2025-04-15 17:00 | Aloft Orlando Lake Nona, 7215 Corner Drive, Orlando, FL, 32827
2nd Alarm Project is presenting Struggle Well in partnership with the Boulder Crest Foundation. There is no cost to attend. In this 2-day course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the Struggle Well philosophy, and the practices and principles of Posttraumatic Growth. The class will engage in a range of interactive exercises designed to explore your perspectives on struggle, and the ways in which you can (and have) transformed struggle into strength in your lives, and across your organization. The 2-day training is ideal for peer-support leaders, senior management, supervisory staff, and others with an interest in implementing the Struggle Well philosophy.

Please register separately for this course and the 2AP Summit on April 16-17 if planning on attending both. Thank you.

Struggle Well 2-day Training (In-Person)
2025-04-28 09:00 - 2025-04-29 17:00 | 2730 East Silver Springs Blvd, 2730 East Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, 34470

On the Front Lines: Understanding the Pressures and Support Systems in Law Enforcement (Virtual)
2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Fl
Description: Survey information from a variety of Law enforcement officers on their stressors, support systems, and beliefs about how their agencies can best support them. Reports on innovative programs initiated by agencies to meet the mental health and wellness needs of their members. What officers want their families, communities, and peers to know about them…
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world travel to Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Twenty years later, survivors and supporters began a gathering that has grown to a series of events that take place in Washington DC annually. As we mark this year’s events, we want to focus on the changes and challenges unique to law enforcement officers.

IAFF Peer Support Training (In-Person)
2025-05-08 08:00 - 2025-05-09 17:00 | Tallahassee Fire Department Training Center, 2964 Municipal Way, Tallahassee, FL, 32304

PALS Peer Support Training (In-Person)
2025-05-08 08:30 - 2025-05-09 16:00 | Leon County Sheriff’s Office, 2825 Municipal Way Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL, 32304
The PALS training is an intensive, evidence-based program designed to equip law enforcement officers with the skills needed to provide effective peer support. This law enforcement-specific Peer Support Training will take place May 8-9 at the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.

Struggle Well 2-day Training (In-Person)
2025-06-02 09:00 - 2025-06-03 17:00 | Chipola College, 3094 Indian Cir, Marianna, FL, 32446

Struggle Well 2-day Training (In-Person)
2025-06-12 09:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, 14575 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL, 34119
