Resource Materials from 2026 Presenters

Is there room for a ride-along? Dr. Monya Cohen. Link is to the PowerPoint slides.

Is there room for a ride along?

From Special Operations Forces to the Fire Station. Dr. Silvia DeGirolama.

From SOF to Station Field Tool A field tool that chiefs and psychologists can use to apply some of the concepts to their department or practice

References and Related  Reading  A reference list for the research cited in the presentation, with clickable links for easy access.

Restoring Resilience: An Evidence-Based Biopsychosocial Approach to PTSD, Brain Injury, and Chronic Pain in First Responders. Battalion Chief (Ret.) Dave Picone and Dr. Ramsey. Ali. Links are to presentation slides in PDF file format.

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Restoring_Resilience

Additional links:

National Trends in Firefighter Behavioral Health. Dr. Theresa Skojec.

Thank you for all the amazing interaction and discussion on Thursday afternoon!

If you are interested in speaking to us more about your experience either as a provider or firefighter, please feel free to connect with me either via email at skoject@musc.edu or book an interview.

From Fragmented to Unified: Implementing a Statewide Zero Suicide Framework for the Florida Fire Service: Dr. Ashley Winch.

From the Brain to the Backstep: Stress, Survival, and Performance in the Fire Service. Ms. Jennifer Laurel Weaver. The link is to the PowerPoint Presentation.

Weaver From the Brain to the Backstep

Human Factors on the Fireground: Practical Guidelines and Ethical Considerations. Dr. John Ambery. The link is to the final work product produced by Task Group CHARLIE.

Human Factors on the Fireground with Guidelines

Maintaining Inner Stability Under Pressure: Practical Tools for Firefighters and Therapists Who Work with Them–Dr. Ben Bernstein. Though Dr. Bernstein was unable to present at the 2026 conference due to medical issues, he’s graciously provided this information package.