Psychological Safety or Psychosocial Safety?
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief Bringing this over from LinkedIn where it was posted by my fire service colleague, I. David Daniels, Ph.D 1stGlobal…
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Forge the Future: Join an FSPA Task Group and Help Shape the Future of Fire Psychology
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief The time for critical examination is now. The core of our discipline, fire service psychology—where culture, tradition, progress, health,…
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:…
Become a Champion for Our 8th Annual Conference: 4 Steps for All FSPA Members
As of today, July 31st, 2025, it’s only 69 days until we gather for the 8th Annual FSPA Conference in Pearland, Texas! Dr. Gina Dunckel…