Videos

Additional Resource: IAFF Retirement Webinar

Hosted by the International Association of Fire Fighters, this webinar discusses the realities of retirement among fire service members. https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/continuing-education/behavioral-health-fire-service-retirement/

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’ …

2019 Conference – Day 2 – Keynote

Fatigue Risk Management: Circadian Rhythms & Sleep Addressing circadian rhythms, sleep, and fatigue risk among first responders is vital to our efforts to promote mental health and improve workplace …

2019 Conference – Day 2 – Breakout stream B

The Resilience Training Needs of Paramedics & Dispatchers: A Study of BCEHS Staff Dr. Bilsker will provide an overview of the study, in which he surveyed EMS personnel to …

2019 Conference – Day 2 – Breakout stream A

Moving forward – Next Steps for Mental Health Case Management, Recovery and Return To Work WorkSafeBC is continuing to develop and strengthen programs and supports for injured workers with …