Where Professional Psychology Meets the Fire Service
Join us in Portland, Oregon, for the 9th Annual Fire Service Psychology Association (FSPA) Conference. As the first and only event dedicated to bridging the gap between professional psychology and the fire service, this conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with fire service leaders, peer support members, clinicians, and psychologists. Dive into critical discussions on mental health, trauma, and resilience, and be part of the movement to establish fire service psychology as a recognized field.
Hosted by the
Oregon State Fire Marshal
Plan your conference
Get ready for Portland by reviewing the session timeline, securing your room, and seeing who will be leading the conversation on firefighter readiness.
Schedule
Explore a comprehensive agenda of workshops and critical discussions designed to optimize firefighter readiness.
Speakers
Learn from leading experts, clinicians, and peer support members driving the future of the field.
Hotel
Book your stay at the Hilton Portland Downtown to be at the center of this groundbreaking event.
Get Involved!
Explore the opportunities below to actively participate in the 9th Annual FSPA Conference and help bridge the gap between psychology and the fire service.
Sponsors
Partner with the FSPA to demonstrate your commitment to bridging the gap between psychology and the fire service.
Be a Presenter
Share your expertise and research on trauma, resilience, and mental health with a dedicated professional community.
Exhibitors
Engage with organizations offering vital resources for firefighter mental health, wellness, and readiness.
Poster Presentations
Discover cutting-edge research and visual projects from peers regarding first responder mental health.
Annual Awards
Submit your nominations for FSPA's Annual Awards for Psychologist of the Year, Fire Service Leader of the Year, and Masters-Level Clinician of the Year.
MORE AT THE CONFERENCE
Fire Service Cultural Competency Certificate Program
October 14th & 17th | $1500 $1,000
One of the most cited reasons why firefighters don’t seek professional help with their mental or behavioral health issues is the lack of clinicians who know and understand the unique fire service culture.
FSPA developed this program to start changing that!
Get hands-on experience for what firefighters do, why they do it, and how they do it.
Sign up for the two-day Fire Service Clinician Orientation Program—our 3rd offering, following successful program deliveries at the FSPA Conferences in Washington D.C. (2024) and Pearland, Texas (2025).
Add-on when you register for the conference
2nd Annual
FSPA Dinner
October 15th | $65
Fire Chief's
Luncheon
October 15th | FREE (Fire Chiefs Only)
Free Add-on when you register for the conference
Join us for a special luncheon designed exclusively for fire chiefs. This is your opportunity to connect with leading psychologists who are running innovative mental health programs, and to exchange ideas with fellow chiefs who are actively building and strengthening support systems in their departments.
Seats are limited, so don’t miss this chance to network, share best practices, and take away actionable tools to support the mental health and resilience of your crews.
Pre-Conference Workshop:
"Workers’ Comp They Didn’t Teach You"
October 14th | 2-5 PM
FREE Add-on when you register for the conference
In three hours, this course builds a working, practical understanding of the system from the clinician’s perspective, covering documentation under Utilization Review (UR) scrutiny, Request for Authorization (RFA) workflows, Qualified Medical Evaluator / Independent Medical Examination (QME/IME) fundamentals, and peer-to-peer review strategies.
2025 FSPA Conference Sponsors
