Not Many Days to Go: The Fire Service’s Premier Behavioral Health Conference Is Almost Here
The countdown is officially on. FSPA is proud to have the Office of the Oregon Fire Marshal as its Conference Host. In just 60+ days,…
What Makes the Fire Service Psychology Association’s Fire Service Clinician Orientation Program Different?
By: Robert Avsec, Battalion Chief (Ret.) and FSPA’s Operations Chief Mental health clinicians who want to serve firefighters have more training options today than ever…
The Missing Link in Firefighter Mental Health Claims: Why Documentation Matters More Than Most Leaders Realize
By: Robert Avsec, Battalion Chief (Ret.), FSPA Operations Chief Fire service leaders have invested heavily in peer support, behavioral health programs, resilience initiatives, and access…
FSPA Psychologist Earns APA Certification!
I saw the following post today over on LinkedIn from one of our FSPA Members, Dr. Erica Birkley, Ph.D. Congratulations Dr. Birkley! After a three…
Suicides: Who Do They Tell (Before doing it)
From a post today over on LinkedIn by Battalion Chief Dena Ali: Less than 5% disclosed their thoughts of suicide to a clinician, less than…
Announcing the Nominees for FSPA’s Annual Awards!
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief The nominations for FSPA’s Annual Awards are now closed and I’m delighted to share the names of this year’s…
Complete Your FSPA Member Profile—Because Connections Matter
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief One of the greatest strengths of the Fire Service Psychology Association (FSPA) is the diversity and depth of experience…
The Cost of Caring: Why Self‑Care Must Be a Priority in the Fire Service and Mental Health Professions
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief In the fire service and in mental health care, we are trained to show up for others on their…
How are we doing mid-2026?
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief Can you believe that in just a few days we’ll be halfway through another year? And it’s only a…
Podcast featurning FSPA’s Dr. Carla Moore, Psy.D.
Twenty-five years in mental health. Over twenty devoted exclusively to law enforcement, firefighters, corrections officers, and 911 operators. Named Psychologist of the Year by the…