A number of serious accidents, critical incidents, and/or traumatic
stress events occur in wildland fire operations throughout each wildland
fire season. As a result, personnel may experience critical incident
and traumatic stress during the line of duty. The effects of traumatic
stress are best prevented and mitigated through the use of Critical Incident
Stress Management (CISM). Therefore, a Critical Incident Management
Program has been established by Southwest Coordinating Group (SWCG) designed
to support fire and aviation personnel with their own peers, who have received
specialized Peer and Group Support training. This
page is provided as a guideline in finding resources and information should
events warrant the response of CISM personnel.
