All new FSPA Podcast! Breaking the Stigma: Understanding First Responder Mental Health
In this powerful episode of the Fire Psychology Podcast, hosts Steve Servic and Dr. Chuck Allen dive deep into the critical conversation about mental health…
Singapore Civil Defence Force Leads the Way
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Fire Service Leader Me and my colleagues at the Fire Service Psychology Association congratulate Swee Giang Khoo and her colleagues at…
Bridging the Gap with Robert Avsec on Psych Health and Safety US Podcast
Dive into Episode #141 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Robert…
Groundbreaking: San Francisco & Petaluma Fire Departments Lead the Way in Trauma Risk Management Training
By: Robert Avsec, Executive Fire Officer, FSPA Fire Service Leader Member On April 9-11, 2025, the Fire Service Psychology Association (FSPA) marked a pivotal moment…
An FSPA Conference Success Story
By: Robert Avsec, Battalion Chief (Ret.) At our FSPA Conference in Atlanta in October 2023, I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow fire service…
Help Find the Best Presentations for Our Conference
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Conference Manager The six month mark for our 8th Annual Conference is just around the corner. 😊 Reminder that our next…
The “Elevator Pitch” that can help make you a great FSPA Ambassador
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Fire Service Leader Member Every member is a representative for the Fire Service Psychology Association. Full stop. It’s vital for the…
FIRE & EMS LAW – RECENT CASE SUMMARIES / LEGAL LESSONS LEARNED
The document “Chap. 15 – Recent Cases” is a compilation of legal case summaries related to Fire & EMS law. It is authored by Lawrence…
How can I support the work of FSPA?
By: Robert Avsec, Battalion Chief (Ret.) and FSPA Fire Service Member Well, if you are reading this, you’ve already taken the most important action–you joined…
Psychology must play a pivotal role in building a “House of Mental Health Wellness” for firefighters and EMS Personnel
Posted by: Robert Avsec, FSPA Fire Service Member Check out this week’s post on my blog, Talking “Shop” 4 Fire and EMS. Using a house…
