EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Access learning content, including video lecture series, documentaries and other resources regarding Emergency Responder wellness.
Armor Yourself: How to Survive a Career in Law Enforcement
by John S. Marx
Bulletproof Spirit: The First Responder’s Essential Resource for Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart
by Dan Willis
Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage
by Anne Gagliano and Mike Gagliano
Code Four: Surviving and Thriving in Public Safety
by Tania Glenn
A Community of One: Building Social Resilience
by Michael Marks, Phil Callahan and Mike Grill
Dispatcher Stress: 50 Lessons on Beating the Burnout
by Adam Timm and Joe Serio
Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and their Families
by Kevin M Gilmartin
I Love a Firefighter: What the Family Needs to Know
by Ellen Kirschman
I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know
by Ellen Kirschman
Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel: Strengthening Your Mental Armor
by Stephanie M. Conn
The Resilient 911 Professional: A Comprehensive Guide to Surviving and Thriving Together in the 9-1-1 Center
by Jim Marshall and Tracey Laorenza
Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others
by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky
The Superhero Handbook for Cops: A Guide for Navigating the Career with Honor, Principle, and Compassion while Avoiding Its Pitfalls and Hazard
Cary A. Friedman
Bulletproof Spirit, Revised Edition: The First Responder’s Essential Resource for Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart
Dan Willis
Firefighter Emotional Wellness: How to Reconnect with Yourself and Others
Jada Hudson
How Heroes Heal: Stories of First Responders and the Journey from Posttraumatic Stress Injury to Posttraumatic Growth
Marilyn Wooley
Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory
Deborah Dana
No Matter the Forecast, Our Paws are Ready: Therapy Dogs Helping First Responders
Tracy Ryan
Behind the Badge
A TEDx talk by retired Dayton, Ohio, police officer Chelley Seibert on how to overcome the divide between law enforcement and the citizens they serve
Beneath the Vest: Police Officer PTSD & Mental Health
A short documentary addressing the mental health challenges responders face daily
Code 9: Officer Needs Assistance
A documentary about responders and their families dealing with the effects stress and trauma
Firefighters coping with the aftermath of suicide
A video by the Carson J. Spencer Foundation considering the impact of suicide on firefighter communities
Laura McGladrey's Operation Green: Stress Injury series - VIDEO 1
Laura McGladrey's Operation Green: Stress Injury series - VIDEO 2
Laura McGladrey's Operation Green: Stress Injury series - VIDEO 3
Lifelines video series produced by Status: Code 4, Inc.
video series produced by Status: Code 4, Inc. – A mini-documentary series addressing aspects of responder mental health related to trauma https://www.sc4i.org/lifelines to see full library of videos
Resiliency and the Warrior Ethos
A FirexTalk by Richard Goerling discussing mental and emotional resiliency among fire personnel
Starting the conversation
Discussion with Dr. Sara Metz on initiating conversations about mental health with responders
Transforming Police Culture
Discussion by police Lieutenant Richard Goerling demonstrating how mindfulness-based resiliency training among law enforcement officers and police leadership is critical for resilient police
ResponderStrong Mental Health Curriculum
Emerging Therapies in Stress Injury Among Responders
Spiritual Wellness as Emergency Responder
Academy Hour law enforcement and emergency response trainings
Video format training courses on topics including ethics and well-being, managing public criticism and burnout, among others
learn moreNavy SEAL breathing techniques
Manage stress and cultivate calm with breathing techniques developed by Navy SEALs
learn moreProactive Peer Support: Protecting and promoting the wellbeing of first responders
Helping responders develop skills to support their peers, from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
learn moreService to Self
A behavioral health training course for EMS and fire personnel by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
learn moreShields of Resilience
An online course to help responders develop resiliency, by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
learn moreStress first aid for fire and EMS personnel
Assisting fire and EMS personnel in developing tools to cope with stress, by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
learn moreTraining for Emergency Responders: Reducing Risks Associated with Long Work Hours
A practical training to help responders reduce the risks from long shifts, from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
learn moreChecking In: A Behavioral Health Size-Up
Discussing issues affecting fire and EMS personnel wellness, by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
learn moreResiliency in disaster behavioral health
A six-part podcast series to help responders cultivate resiliency, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
learn moreStress Management for Emergency Responders
Focusing on emergency responder stress management, from the Antares Foundation
learn moreUnderstanding Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction: Tips for Disaster Responders
Discussing the impact that compassion fatigue can have on responders, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
learn moreUpTalk
Multifaceted discussions of responder mental health by the Mental Health News Radio Network
learn moreThe Standard Podcast
Wake Work Win. Firefighters Tom Johnson and Craig Stalowy talk life, family, work, training, and personal potential.
learn moreInside EMS
A weekly podcast that offers industry insight, expert perspectives on hot topics and clinical issues, as well as operational and leadership lessons for EMS personnel.
learn moreThe Prison Officer
From Michael Cantrell, a place to share experiences, talk about leadership, fight through the stress and learn to survive one of the toughest careers out there.
learn moreConscious Fire Culture
Alternative mental health for wildland firefighters. Breaking the stigma about mental health, we help wildland firefighters connect with alternative ways of healing by interviewing a network of practitioners who serve us.
learn moreNational Ski Patrol Radio
This podcast from the National Ski Patrol features experts discussing medical care, avalanche and snow safety, and all things related to an outdoor lifestyle and vocation.
learn moreCombat Tactical Breathing
A printable poster about stress breathing techniques developed by the U.S. Navy
learn moreCritical Components of Officer Mental Wellness and Resiliency
A brochure addressing law officer mental wellbeing, from the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services
learn moreCritical Incident Stress Guide
A guide for responders and agencies for dealing with stress after critical incidents, from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
learn moreFire Service Behavioral Health Management Guide
An easy-to-use guide addressing fire personnel mental and emotional health, from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
learn moreFirst Responder Center for Excellence behavioral health tools
A user-friendly toolkit for individuals, leaders and clinicians, addressing many facets of responder behavioral health
learn moreGuidelines for Working with First Responders in the Aftermath of Disaster
Practical, actionable steps for aiding responders after a disaster, from the American Group Psychotherapy Association
learn moreOfficer Suicide Prevention and Awareness
A printable poster addressing suicide awareness among law enforcement, from the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services
learn morePost-Trauma Do's and Don'ts
A tip sheet with practical advice for what to do and not do after trauma, from the U.S. Public Health Service
learn morePsychological first aid for first responders
An easily printable brochure on how to recognize and support responder mental distress, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
learn moreRecognizing PTSD
An easy-to-use brochure with practical advice for identifying the signs and symptoms of PTSD, from the National Institute of Mental Health
learn moreResilience resources for emergency response
Tools for aiding responders in cultivating resiliency, from the U.S. Department of Labor
learn moreThe Signs Within: Suicide Prevention Education and Awareness
A guide to help recognize the signs of suicidal thoughts and help responders who are having them, from the International Association of Chiefs of Police
learn moreSupporting Officer Safety through Family Wellness: The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
A practical guide to help officers understand the impacts of sleep deprivation, from the International Association of Chiefs of Police
learn moreSupporting Officer Safety through Family Wellness: Nutritional Needs
A printable brochure addressing officers' specifical nutritional needs, from the International Association of Chiefs of Police
learn moreSupporting Responders to Effectively Deal with Atypically Stressful Events
Practical steps for responders and agencies for dealing with stressful events, from the Traffic Incident Management Network
learn moreUnderstanding and Managing Corrections Officer Stress
Helping corrections officers, their loved ones and agencies recognize and manage stress, from American Military University
learn moreUnderstanding and Coping with First Responder Stress
Advice and tips for responders and agencies on understanding and dealing with stress, from American Military University
learn moreUnderstanding and Managing Law Officer Stress
Helping law officers understand and worth through the effects of stress, from American Military University
learn moreVicarious Trauma Toolkit
A robust toolkit for responders to help deal with trauma, by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime
learn moreWhat is PTSD?
A tip sheet to help responders recognize and offer support to those dealing with PTSD, from the National Center for PTSD
learn moreORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH
Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance
Bringing behavioral health resources and education to firefighters and their families
Foundation 1023
Supporting the mental and emotional wellness of Responders
Share the Load
An initiative of the National Volunteer Fire Council to help Responders, their families and agencies address mental health issues
First Responder Center for Excellence
Education and research network committed to reducing Responder occupational illnesses, injuries, and deaths
Reviving Responders
Focusing on EMS mental and emotional health
Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health
Collaborating, developing and implementing behavioral health awareness, prevention, intervention, and post-crisis strategies for firefighters
Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains
Serving those who serve us
