The IAFF is pleased to share our newest behavioral health training designed specifically for mental health clinicians. Understanding the Fire Service for Mental Health Clinicians is an online self-paced training for behavioral health clinicians who are interested in working with fire service personnel.
This course is FREE and approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education by the National Board of Social Work (NASW).
Clinicians will:
- Understand the benefits of treating fire fighters in their clinical practice
- Learn about the firefighting occupation and common job functions
- Identify personal qualities and values that shape a fire fighter
- Recognize fire service members as a unique first responder subculture
- Gain access to additional fire service training opportunities
Download the training flyer and register.
This course is intended for mental health professionals but is open to anyone, including healthcare personnel interested in deepening their understanding of the fire service. This online course will be a prerequisite for clinicians to attend the two-day clinician training, Treating Fire Fighters in Behavioral Health Settings (expected delivery in 2023).
For additional information, contact behavioralhealth@iaff.org.