Peer Team Build

The team of certified peers and first responder counselors at Responder 1st can consult or assist an agency in building a peer program that will be designed and implemented with agencies specific needs. Our team can assist an agency from the selection of peers, policy review, SOP's, regulations for the team, as well as budgeting and working with leadership. Responder 1st can also consult agencies with existing peer teams that may need to assess effectiveness.

Seminars on Wellness, Resiliency, and Relationships

The career and home life of a first responder poses unique stressors and challenges that can be difficult to navigate. Responder 1st presents a host of topics related to first responder wellness, resiliency, and relationships to both the individual first responder as well as the family. The team at Responder 1st provides practical tools and strategies to assist first responders and families in beginning to build an individualized plan for success.

Post Critical Incident Seminar

What is Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS)?  

The PCIS is one of the most popular seminars for those who feel they are out of options and possibly looking to leave the career. PCIS can make sense of the frustrations you may be experiencing mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. The Post Critical Incident Seminar is an intensive three-day workshop that is in a confidential location and is provided after the first responder has registered. There is no fee other than travel expenses.

Despite the best support immediately following a critical incident, sometimes there may be lasting effects that can make it challenging to one’s ability to return to what they believe is their sense of normalcy. The Post Critical Incident Seminar will provide education on trauma, patterns of resolution, and practical coping strategies to build and promote recovery and resilience and peer support is an important element in the process. 

For more information or to host a training contact Responder 1st at Responder1st@gmail.com or 479-445-7726.