BCFRMH Committee

Occupational Awareness Series: Emergency Dispatch

A brief, recorded interview with an emergency dispatcher created to raise occupational awareness amongst mental health service providers. Its goal is to promote a better understanding of first responder …

Occupational Awareness Series: Paramedicine

A brief, recorded interview with a paramedic created to raise occupational awareness amongst mental health service providers. Its goal is to promote a better understanding of first responder culture …

Occupational Awareness Series: Law Enforcement

A brief, recorded interview with a law enforcement officer created to raise occupational awareness amongst mental health service providers. Its goal is to promote a better understanding of first …

A Guide for Retirees

This guide offers first responders information on the potential mental health challenges that may arise, strategies to cope with these challenges, considerations for finding new purpose, and ways to …

BC First Responders’ Mental Health Committee presents: Mental Health in Retirement

A recorded panel discussion to relay the real-life experiences of first responders on how to support mental health in retirement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2l8EcROPK0

2021 Deeper Dive Series – Dr. Mark Davies

Dr. Mark Davies Following up from the 2021 Speaker Series Session 2, Surviving COVID-19: Lessons on what we have lived and learned, and Session 5, In this together: Family …

2021 Deeper Dive Series – Deputy Chief Michelle Davey

Deputy Chief Michelle Davey Following up from the 2021 Speaker Series Session 6, Having the “conversation”: Promoting mental health through diversity and inclusion, the BC First Responders’ Mental Health …

2021 Deeper Dive Series – Diana Vissers

Diana Vissers Following up from the 2021 Speaker Series Session 3, Returning to work from a psychological injury: Challenges and recommendations, the BC First Responders’ Mental Health committee brought …

2021 Deeper Dive Series – Dr. Greg Anderson

Dr. Greg Anderson Following up from the 2021 Speaker Series Session 1, Navigating a changed world: Leadership in mental health during COVID-19, the BC First Responders’ Mental Health committee …

2021 Deeper Dive Series – Dr. Ross Laird

Dr. Ross Laird Following up from the 2021 Speaker Series Session 4, Silent struggles: A look at stigma and co-morbidities in the first responder community, the BC First Responders’ …