Beyond “Paragods”: Why Fire Departments Need the Whole Team
Most fire service professionals are familiar with the long‑standing tension between EMTs and paramedics. EMTs joke about “paragods,” while some paramedics view EMTs as less…
Tag: psychology
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…
🌆 Beyond the Conference: Why Houston Deserves a Day (or Two) of Your Time
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief As you prepare to attend the 8th Annual FSPA Conference in Pearland, Texas, we invite you to consider a…
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…
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…