IAFF Center of Excellence

07/29/2026

Starting soon — it’s not too late to join us!

Eating well during a 24-hour shift comes with real challenges: disrupted schedules, limited options, and little control over meal timing.

"Healthy-ish Eating for First Responders," features practical strategies for staying energized on shift.

📅 July 29
⏰ 12–1:30 p.m. ET

Register: https://brnw.ch/21x4hfV

Eating well during a 24-hour shift comes with real challenges: disrupted schedules, limited options, and little control over meal timing.

The IAFF Center of Excellence is hosting a new webinar, "Healthy-ish Eating for First Responders," with practical strategies for staying energized on shift.

📅 July 29
⏰ 12–1:30 p.m. ET
💰 Free

Register: https://brnw.ch/21x4hfV

07/22/2026

🧠 A strong crew begins with strong mental health.

Join the IAFF Center of Excellence, Greater Kansas City Fire Fighters, and the Missouri Fire Fighters Critical Illness Pool for a FREE Fire Service Behavioral Health Symposium.

The event will bring together researchers, clinical experts, fire leaders, and peer support professionals to expand the conversation of behavioral health issues, exchange best practices, and strengthen their ability to support .

All fire fighters are welcome to attend, but must register to participate.

📅 Thursday, Aug. 27
🕗 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Local 42 Union Headquarters
💲 Free🎟️ Reserve your spot today: https://brnw.ch/21x4lbA

07/21/2026

You are not alone, help is just a phone call away. IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery: 855-900-8437

07/15/2026

🔥 Real stories. Real recovery. 🤝

Join the IAFF Center of Excellence to hear alumni share their recovery stories, learn to recognize the signs of alcohol use disorder, and explore the path to recovery.

📅 Wednesday, July 15
🕑 12-1:30 p.m. ET
🖥️ Zoom
🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x42hw

07/14/2026

06/12/2026

🔥 What happens inside the station affects what happens on the call.

The IAFF Center of Excellence is hosting a free webinar exploring how trust, organizational culture, psychological safety, and institutional betrayal shape the mental health of fire fighters and first responders.

📅 June 18 | 12–1:30 p.m. ET | Free
➡️ Register: https://brnw.ch/21x3hh3

06/12/2026

🔥🎗️ June is .

The stress of the job doesn't always end when the call is over. If you or a fellow member are struggling, help is available.

Explore resources for members ➡️ iaff.org/behavioral-health

06/01/2026

🔥 To support fire fighters, you need to understand the realities of the job.

The IAFF Center of Excellence's free webinar, Treating Fire Service Professionals, will help clinicians and community partners better understand fire service culture, build trust with first responders, and recognize the behavioral health challenges they face.

Whether you're a therapist, counselor, clinician, or support professional, this session will provide practical insight into working with those who answer the call.

📅 June 4
⏰ 12–1:30 p.m. ET
💰 Free
➡️ Register: https://brnw.ch/21x2YPr

05/04/2026

🔥 don’t need to be "fixed" – they need the right to handle the job and protect their lives off duty.

Join the IAFF Center of Excellence webinar, "How Therapy Really Works (and When It Doesn’t): A Fire Fighter’s Roadmap," to better understand what effective looks like, spot red flags, and find support that actually fits.

📅 Friday, May 8
🕐 12–1:30 p.m. (ET)
💰 Free
➡️ Register: https://brnw.ch/21x27hi

04/28/2026

🔥 doesn't happen overnight – it builds gradually through unmanaged chronic and neglected self-care.

Learn how to recognize the early warning signs in the IAFF Center of Excellence webinar, “ , Not Just Surviving: Preventing Burnout for Fire Service Members.”

📅 April 30
⏰ 12-1:30 p.m. ET
💰 Free🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x1HiR

Join Dr. David P. Nerud and Hannah Elmore as they help recognize signs of burnout in personal wellbeing, relationships, and work. They will also share practical ways to regain control.