Emotional Decon: What You Need to Know to Protect your Department from the Emotional Hazards of the Job

MnFIRE Presentation | 2021 Annual Conference

Session Description
In this presentation, attendees will:

• Learn how mental health "fires" develop
• Understand the "fire" science behind them
• Learn how to extinguish these fires at their source
• Learn how to implement evidence-based prevention strategies
• Learn how to keep their members resilient and protected.

MnFIRE
Since its inception in 2016, MnFIRE has been dedicated to providing Minnesota’s firefighters with the tools, training and support they need to prioritize and protect their health by focusing on the three health problems most commonly experienced by those in the fire service: cardiac, emotional trauma and cancer.

They are committed to reversing the trend of illness, disease and death. That’s why they partnered with the Minnesota Professional Firefighters (MPFF), Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA), the Minnesota State Fire Department Association (MSFSA) and the Northland F.O.O.L.S. to prioritize health within Minnesota’s fire service community, and to educate firefighters and their families about risks, preventative measures and resources to ensure long, productive careers.