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…
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…
Fire & EMS Law: Recent Case Summaries and Legal Lessons Learned
Overview The Fire & EMS Law newsletter provides critical information for emergency services personnel, including members of the Fire Service Psychology Association (FSPA), who need…
Representing FSPA at the 1st WV Women of Rescue Conference
On November 16th, 2024, I represented FSPA at the inaugural West Virginia Women of Rescue Conference in Minden, West Virginia. This new conference was hosted…
Photos from the 7th Annual Conference of FSPA
The FSPA Conference held October 3-4, 2024, in Washington, D.C. was well attended and a HUGE SUCCESS based upon comments and feedback from those in…
The Missing Presence: “Nine Sisters” at the 7th Annual Fire Service Psychology Association Conference
The 7th Annual Conference of the Fire Service Psychology Association (FSPA), held on October 3-4, 2024, in Washington, D.C. was a significant event aimed at…
How about that 7th Annual FSPA Conference!
What a conference it was! As the Conference Project Manager, I could not be more proud of the work put in by the FSPA members…