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Critical Incident Stress Management

The CISM program in its entirety includes a range of various activities such as pre-incident education and crisis intervention.

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Strategic Response to Crisis:

In order to be effective, crisis intervention must be coordinated and applied by well trained and skillful CISM Coordinators who are able to assist.

Peer Support: Our Standard of Care

Peer Support is about peers, or “people of mutual respect. It is the shared culture and experiences which form the foundation of peer support.

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Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

Suicide shakes the very core of an organization and family. It's impact can be emotionally and mentally debilitating for those left behind.

Managers Tool-Kit: Leadership in Crisis

Caring is a set of corporate and personal behaviors that elicit the perception that you and your organization truly care about them.

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CIPS Group Response Kit:

CISM personnel and Critical Incident Peer Support Groups have specific roles and responsibilities and informational tools to use during crisis

The Culture of Wildland Firefighting

Wildland firefighting is regarded as one of the most dangerous occupations. Firefighting is also a profession that offers phenomenal rewards. 

Training, Experience and Certification

To be effective in providing crisis intervention services CISM personnel must be adequately trained and highly skilled in six major areas.

Managing Stress Resilience: Maintaining Mental Health

Firefighters are faced with emotional needs that are very unique. It's important to have a support system in place that is readily accessible.