Built for Us, By Us Many mental health training programs are built for first responders by outsiders to our culture. The Occupational Awareness Training Program was built from the frontline up and across BC fire associations. firstresponderhealth.org/bcffoat

Supporting Mental Health In First Responders: A Guide For Families: bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/resource/suppo…

Happy Birthday Muscular Dystrophy Canada! On this day in 1954, MDC became an official registered charity! Then, in the late 2000’s MDC determined determined that this day, moving forward, would also be MDC’s Fire Fighter appreciation day.

Family nights bring first responders and their supporters together, building a sense of community. For your family night, check out the last video in the ‘Family Resilience Perspectives’ featuring a dispatcher at bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com/video-series #ShareItDontWearIt

@cdnfirechiefs petition for volunteer firefighter and SAR tax credit, signatures on 11/28/2023 =15,419, time remaining =12 days, keep up the great work! Circulate or sign from here: petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Si… CASARA Sarva Federation of Canadian Municipalities #cdnpoli

VFRS is announcing the first fully electric fire truck in Canada. More updates to come!

This holiday season can put additional stress on emergency responders. We want to remind you that the FCABC has a trained Peer Support Team available to chief officers in BC to help support and connect you to helpful resources. #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma

Kelowna fire chief leaving to seek new adventures in Whitehorse. castanet.net/news/Kelowna/4…

The second phase 2 of the BC Fire Fighter Occupational Awareness Training is coming soon! Make sure you and your crew are ready and check out phase 1 now!

It's #BurnAwarenessWeek! Follow BCPFF Burn Fund for tips on how to stay safe around flammable liquids:

Whitehorse’s incoming fire chief fought through B.C.’s most ruinous wildfire season - Yukon News (yukon-news.com)

While junipers are pretty, they’re a serious fire hazard. Luckily, the FireSmart Plant Program makes it easy to find fire-resilient and appealing options. To learn more, look for FireSmart plant tags at participating garden centres or visit tinyurl.com/2u9tjvmh

Labour Day is an important day for all first responders to celebrate and remember what those who came before us went through to create the better working conditions for us all.

FCABC is proud to have played a supporting role in seeing this Regional Training Facility become a reality this weekend in Agassiz, BC! Congratulations to Agassiz Fire Chief Gerald Basten and his team on acquiring this important training resource for the region!

The BC First Responders’ Mental Health Committee’s guide for Developing a Peer Support Policy provides a simple 8-step process to create a peer support program in your organization. Find it at bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth.com under ‘Looking to Help’ #ShareItDontWearIt

Self-care is integral to your mental health. BC First Responders’ Mental Health has a guide on Staying Emotionally Healthy, with practical tips on how you can support yourself. Visit the ‘Self-care’ section at BCFirstRespondersMentalHealth.com for more #ShareItDontWearIt