First Responders experience unavoidable stress and traumatic events in the course of their vocation. If these challenges are not dealt with in a productive manner they can lead to emotional and behavioral health problems. Since many of the current ways to deal with these challenges revolve around assistance and treatment after the event, the Illinois Fire Service Institute has sought to change the fire service culture relative to mental health and resiliency by adding training to many of its courses. This culture change will occur by helping First Responders to be aware of the components of resiliency when they encounter stressful events.
The first format is online via our on demand learning program. Resiliency Awareness Online is a 1HR program available at no cost to first responders all across the state of Illinois.
The second format is in person through our cornerstone program. Resiliency Development for First Responders and Resiliency Development for Leadership Support are both 4HR deliveries available at no cost to first responders across the state of Illinois.
To enroll in the online training visit this link: https://www.fsi.illinois.edu/content/courses/programs/description.cfm?course_id=1389 and click enroll button on the top right of the screen.
To host a cornerstone class please work with your Chief or Training Officer to complete a Request for Training and submit through your Cornerstone Representative or you may send straight to me at c10@illinois.edu.
