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Robert Avsec: BIG NEWS! In deference to our members of the Jewish […]

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 21:10:07 -0800

BIG NEWS! In deference to our members of the Jewish faith, we’ve adjusted the dates for the 8th Annual Conference of FSPA to eliminate a conflict with Yomi Kippur which in 2025 is October 1st and 2nd.

The new conference dates are October 9th and 10th, 2025, so save these new dates on your calendar and make plans to join us in Pearland, Texas,…

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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:59:56 -0700

Robert Avsec posted a new post.

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:30:00 -0700

Fire Service History: A Primer for Clinicians (And Many Firefighters as Well!)

By: Robert Avsec, battalion chief (Ret.) and Fire Service Member of FSPA “If you want to understand today you have to search yesterday.”Pearl S. Buck,…

Robert Avsec and Megan McElheran are now connected

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:36:46 -0700

Robert Avsec and Evan Axelrod are now connected

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:04:51 -0800

Dr. Kristen Wheldon and Evan Axelrod are now connected

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:04:47 -0800

Lloyd Coakley joined the group Fire Service Operations

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:48:31 -0800

Robert Avsec and Bob Pessemier are now connected

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:49:48 -0800

Robert Avsec posted an update: At FSPA, we’re delighted to partner with the Washington, […]

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:46:12 -0800

At FSPA, we’re delighted to partner with the Washington, D.C., Fire & EMS Department and the DC Fire & EMS Foundation to present our 7th Annual FSPA conference in our Nation’s Capitol. So, get out your calendar and start making plans to attend the first, and still the only, conference dedicated to “bridging the gap between professional…

Robert Avsec posted an update: Register to attend this 60 minute webinar on Thursday, […]

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:03:19 -0800

Register to attend this 60 minute webinar on Thursday, March 28, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET by completing the “Register for this FireRescue1 Webinar” box on this page!

Go inside a first responder psychologist’s office as Better Every Shift co-hosts Fire Lt. Aaron Zamzow and FireRescue1 Editor-in-Chief Janelle Foskett speak with Dr. Rachelle…

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Webinar: Firefighter therapy – busting myths and stopping stigma

Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office

Robert Avsec posted an update: WOW! I'm so excited to have been a guest of Jerry Lund […]

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:47:07 -0800

WOW! I’m so excited to have been a guest of Jerry Lund for his podcast, Enduring the Badge. I had the opportunity to have a great conversation with Jerry regarding firefighter behavioral health and what it will take to “bridge the gap between professional psychology and the fire service.”

https://youtu.be/okR-4JQWLuU?si=nAOl0RtIgLfBwUij

Robert Avsec posted an update: Hello to all FSPA Members!FYI, our monthly "Kitchen […]

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 22:16:45 -0800

Hello to all FSPA Members!

FYI, our monthly “Kitchen Table Meetings” series is moving from the third Saturday of the month to the third Wednesday of the month beginning with the February 2024 meeting on February 21st.

You asked if there was a better day than Saturday and we listened! Thank you to everyone who filled out both surveys to give us…

Robert Avsec posted a new post.

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 13:13:15 -0800

New Member Perspective

Jeff Stapleton is one of FSPA’s newest members (Like six days old as a FSPA member!) and when I read his Member Profile here on…

Robert Avsec posted an update: I found this article, Barriers to Effective Peer Support, […]

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:19:01 -0800

I found this article, Barriers to Effective Peer Support, to be an interesting read. Check out the first paragraph:

Peer support programs within first responder agencies have great potential to bolster mental health, foster camaraderie, and offer vital assistance in navigating personal and professional challenges. However, these programs…

Kevin Kelley, Esq. posted an update: As a retired paramedic, firefighter, and EMS executive, I […]

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:19:48 -0800

As a retired paramedic, firefighter, and EMS executive, I am grateful for you all. Thank you for including me. Let me know how I can help. Stay safe, stay in the fight, and Godspeed.

Robert Avsec posted an update: Check out the Conference link on the menu bar atop […]

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:24:47 -0800

Check out the Conference link on the menu bar atop this page! On the Conference page you’ll see links to several blog pages with photos for:

Speakers & Topics from 2023 Conference
Pre-Conference Events of October 4th, 2023
The Conference, October 5-6, 2023

I can’t wait for the 7th Annual Conference of the Fire Service Psychology Association (Location TBA)!

Robert Avsec posted a new post.

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 20:57:39 -0800

2023 Conference: Speakers & Topics

“Developing Psychological Wellness Programs in the Fire Service.”–Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Rodrick “Rod” Smith and Dr. Carla Sutton Moore. “Developing a Behavioral Health Access Program…

Robert Avsec posted an update in the group Students in Fire Service Psychology: The purpose of the […]

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:34:40 -0700

The purpose of the COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment (RAPID) was to assess firefighter mental health throughout the pandemic across several indicators, including burnout, job satisfaction, work engagement, and PTSD. This enabled tracking of their ability to respond to emergencies and the capacity for their organizations to maintain… Read more

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