Fleet Maintenance: A Guide to Proactive Mental Health and Resiliency in the Fire Service Fire departments invest significant time and financial resources in maintaining their apparatus to ensure reliability during emergencies, and for good reason, they must perform under extreme stress to save lives and property. But who is responsible for, and how are we maintaining our most valuable resources, our human resources? This class will explore the benefits of proactive mental health and resiliency programs within the fire service, from financial benefits to increased job performance and satisfaction, to advantages in recruitment and retention.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate the financial and organizational benefits of proactive wellness programs. They will analyze data demonstrating the return on investment (ROI) and how these programs improve recruitment, retention, productivity, and overall department morale.
Identify the shortcomings of current wellness programs that primarily focus on physical health measures. They will understand the necessity of a holistic approach that includes the eight areas of wellness and resiliency.
Understand the critical role of both administration and individual firefighters in embracing and supporting comprehensive wellness programs. They will learn strategies to foster a culture of wellness within their departments, leading to long-term health and performance benefits for all personnel.
