From our Mental Health & Well-being in the Fire & Emergency Services SIG
Welcome to the launch of the new Special Interest Group focusing on the mental health and well-being of members of the fire and emergency services. This free, online webinar will introduce the vision of this new SIG as it works to improve psychological wellbeing across the international fire and emergency services community.
Along with launching the SIG, the webinar will introduce the Firefighter Psychological PPE Framework, the SIG's education and professional development programme, and the Global Firefighter Wellbeing Observatory. Individuals and organisations from across the world are invited to contribute their knowledge, experience, and good practice to help shape this Special Interest Group's future work.
Agenda
- Welcome and introduction to the IFE Mental Health & Well-being in Fire & Emergency Services SIG
- Why the SIG was established – our purpose, priorities and international vision
- Introducing the Firefighter Psychological PPE Framework – Prepare, Protect, Recover, Learn
- Education and professional development – the career-long learning pathway and free resources
- Introducing the Global Firefighter Wellbeing Observatory – turning anonymous insight into shared learning
- International collaboration – how fire and emergency services, researchers and professionals can participate
- The SIG's short- and long-term ambitions
- Questions, discussion and invitation to get involved