Some current thought leadership from FSPA Members
Some interesting and thought-provoking posts from over on LinkedIn from three FSPA members who all happened to be writing in a similar vein without knowing…
Author: Robert Avsec
Wanted: Help Develop Fire Psychology Guidelines for the Fire Service!
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief The Cambridge Dictionary defines indoctrination as “the process of repeating an idea or belief to someone until they accept…
An “Ah-Ha” moment from the Fire Service Psychology Conference
Jasper Brouwer’s presentation at the 8th Annual FSPA Conference illuminated how operational psychology directly shapes the decision-making and emotional regulation of incident commanders during high-stakes…
The Hits Keep Coming: More from FSPA Conference in Pearland!
You have a pretty good idea that we had a very successful conference in Texas, October 9-10, 2025, when attendees and presenters alike are sharing…
More from FSPA Conference in Pearland, Texas
By: Robert Avsec, Battalion Chief (Ret.) and FSPA Operations Chief You have a pretty good idea that we had a very successful conference in Texas,…
Report from the FSPA Conference in Pearland, Texas
The 8th Annual Conference of the Fire Service Psychology Association (FSPA) got off to a great start with an emotional Keynote Address by Firefighter Eduardo…
FSPA Conference in Pearland: 150 or bust!
By: Robert Avsec, Battalion Chief (Ret.), FSPA Operations Chief 🚨 We’re fast approaching the opening of YOUR 8th Annual FSPA Conference!Yes—YOUR conference. Because without you,…
Is there a connection between moral injury and suicide?
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief The following was posted over on LinkedIn by my colleague, Alexandra Jabr, Ph.D., Paramedic, Public Speaker, CE Course Consultant:…
AI Psychosis: It’s Just Dr. Google All Over Again…But Worse
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief This from my colleague over on LinkedIn–and one of our presenters at our FSPA Conference in Pearland, Texas in…
🌆 Beyond the Conference: Why Houston Deserves a Day (or Two) of Your Time
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief As you prepare to attend the 8th Annual FSPA Conference in Pearland, Texas, we invite you to consider a…