10/15/2026
🔥 Learning Beyond the Office: Fire Ops 101 with the Cincinnati Fire Department 🚒
Our clinicians at Birkley Consulting were privileged to participate in Fire Ops 101 with the Cincinnati Fire Department , hosted by Local Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Local 48 with support from the CFD Training Bureau.
This hands-on experience gave us the opportunity to step outside the therapy office and gain a firsthand understanding of the demands firefighters face on the job. From vehicle extrication and fire behavior to EMS response and fire suppression, we experienced a small glimpse of the physical demands, teamwork, and split-second decisions that are part of the job.
As mental health clinicians, we believe that supporting first responders starts with stepping into their world. Experiences like this help us build perspective, strengthen connections, and better support the individuals who are so often trained to push through their own stress while caring for others.
A huge thank you to IAFF Local 48, Cincinnati Fire Chief Frank C. McKinley, Ed.D., MPS, President Joe Elliott , and the trainers with the Cincinnati Fire Department for welcoming us, sharing your knowledge, and giving us a greater appreciation for what you do every day.
You take care of our community. We’re committed to helping take care of you. ❤️🔥
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