RESOURCES FOR RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Pandemic/COVID
911 Centers Guidance During COVID-19
Public safety communications & 911 centers guidance during COVID-19 pandemic
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
ACEP COVID-19 Field Guide
Burnout; Self-Care; and COVID-19 Exposure for First Responders
American College of Emergency Physicians
Articles and Research
Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work
ResponderStrong
Care for Our Caregivers
How to recognize signs of stress in personnel and offer support during the COVID-19 crisis
EMS1.com
Cope with Stress and Build Resilience
How to cope with stress and build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP)
Coronavirus Shared Resource Library
Shared resources from organizations and departments to help others in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
Vision 20/20 Project
Counseling/Therapy
View lists of mental health providers; facilities; retreates and aftercare/group support professionals who work with responders.
ResponderStrong
COVID and Wildland Fire Operations
COVID-19 prevention and management during wildland fire operations
National Wildfire Coordinating Group
COVID Behavioral Health Resources
COVID-19 behavioral health resources for fire and EMS
US Fire Administration
COVID Coach for Self-Care
The COVID Coach app was created for everyone; including Veterans and service members; to support self-care and overall mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
US Department of Veterans Affairs; National Center for PTSD
COVID Peer Support during Quarantine
Checking in with quarantined and isolated members - guidance for peer support
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
COVID Quarantine vs. Isolation
What to expect during quarantine or isolation
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
COVID Resources and Protocol
Websites; articles and resources from state; federal government and national organizations
National Association of State EMS Officials
COVID Resources for Fire and EMS
Resources and tools for fire and EMS during COVID
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
COVID Resources for First Responders
COVID-19 information and resources for First Responders
National Volunteer Fire Council
COVID Response Guide for First Responder
Free Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Guide for First Responders
Volunteer FireFighter Alliance
COVID Toolkit for Firefighters
COVID-19 resources for firefighters including preparedness; behavioral health; tracking tools and more
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
COVID-19 and HIPAA
COVID-19 and HIPAA: disclosures to LEO; paramedics and other First Responders
US Department of Health and Human Services
COVID-19 Behavioral Health Consideration
COVID-19 behavioral health considerations and risks for exposure
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
COVID-19 Communications and Updates
COVID-19 communications
International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
COVID-19 Funding and Resource Support
COVID-19 funding and resource support for fire and EMS
US Fire Administration
COVID-19 Infection Control Resources
COVID-19 infection control resources for fire and EMS
US Fire Administration
COVID-19 Info for 9-1-1 Centers
Aiding APCO members in learning more about COVID-19 and how agencies can prepare
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Collection of COVID-19 documents; articles and other resources or links that are relevant to the wildland fire community
Association for Fire Ecology
COVID-19 Information for First Responder
COVID-19 Information for the First Responder community
US Department of Homeland Security
COVID-19 Materials and Flyers
Firefighter resources for COVID-19
IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery
COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub
Resource hub to help people address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic
PsychHub
COVID-19 Resource Library
COVID-19 resources including articles; podcasts; webinars; grants & more
Bound Tree
COVID-19 resources
COVID-19 resources for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) departments
US Fire Administration
COVID-19 Resources
Resources for FRs and mental health workers on the frontlines dealing with critical incident stress
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Inc
COVID-19 Resources for EMS Personnel
Addressing your concerns: COVID-19 resources for EMS personnel
EMS1.com
Fact Sheets and Other COVID Resources
Fact sheets and other resources to support the health and well-being of communities impacted by COVID-19
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Family Support Resources
Resources for families adjusting to school procedures during a pandemic
All Clear Foundation
Family Support Resources for COVID-19
First Responder family support resources provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Corrections1.com
Firefighter Health; Wellness and Safety
Resources for firefighters and their families to maintain health; emotional wellness and safety
The California Fire Service Task Force on Behavioral Health
First Responder COVID-19 Guide App
Providing expert information and screening guidance in support of front-line workers (currently only available iPhone)
Stanford University
First Responder Mental Health
Protecting the mental health of First Responders during a pandemic
PoliceOne
Health and Safety Steps for FRs
Health and safety guidance; fact sheets; and tools for First Responders during COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP)
Helping Your Family Cope With COVID-19
Tips and tools for helping your family cope with COVID-19
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
Interim Guidance for EMS
Interim guidance for emergency medical services (EMS) systems and 911 public safety answering points (PSAPs) for COVID-19 in the United States
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP)
Man Therapy Podcast
Interactive mental health tools targeting working age men that employs humor to cut thru stigma
Man Therapy
Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
IAFF guide to managing coronavirus anxiety
International Association Of Fire Fighters Foundation
Managing Stress during COVID
Managing healthcare worker stress associated with the COVID-19 virus outbreak
US Department of Veterans Affairs; National Center for PTSD
Managing Stress during COVID-19
10 tips for emergency responders; healthcare providers for managing stress during the COVID-19 crisis
International Public Safety Association
Mental Health Care during COVID-19
The Importance of Mental Health Care for First Responders during COVID-19
Aspen Public Radio
Mental Health Resources
Coronavirus updates; telehealth and mental health in times of crisis
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute
Mental Health Support for Frontline Work
COVID-19 specific resources including stress continuum and stress impact mitigation; podcasts and more
Responder Alliance
Optimizing PPE Inventory
Strategies for optimizing the supply of PPE - eye protection; isolation gowns; facemasks and N95 respirators
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP)
Personal Protective Equip Best Practices
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: personal protective equipment preservation best practices fact sheet
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Psychological Effects of COVID
COVID-19 and Its psychological effects on firefighters and First Responders
Fire Engineering
Public Safety Companies Role with COVID
COVID-19: how public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response
Fire Rescue 1
Relationship Advice during COVID-19
Advice to support responder relationships during COVID-19
ResponderStrong
Resilience during a Pandemic
Power of Resilience During COVID-19 - an Interview on how to build resilience
Psychology Today
Resources for Emergency Workers Response
Resources available for all aspects of life
Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA)
Resources for Healthcare Workers Coping
Mental health resources for healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Schwartz Center
Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience
Massive scale testing; tracing and supported isolation (TTSI) as the path to pandemic resilience
Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University
Self-Care Tips for First Responders
First Responder self-care during COVID
Recovery Centers of America
Self-Help Tools and Assessments
Works to address the mental; emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work
ResponderStrong
Support Resources for COVID-19 Exposure
Supporting families of healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Sustaining Resilience during COVID-19
Ways to cope with the stressors of the pandemic response
Call for Backup
Sustaining Resilience during the COVID-1
Suggestions for Sustaining Resilience during the COVID-19 Response
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Inc
TalkSpace COVID Resources
Support; programs and resources to reduce and manage fear about COVID-19
TalkSpace
Tips for Finding Peace during COVID
First Responders; COVID-19 and Stress: Tips for Finding Peace
Lexipol
Tools for COVID Mental Health
COVID-19 resource and information guide
National Alliance on Mental Illness
What LEO Needs to Know about COVID-19
What law enforcement personnel need to know about COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP)
YOU | ResponderStrong
Individualized & confidential wellbeing tool for Emergency Responders and their families.
All Clear Foundation
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