PFT Workshop and Firefighter Behavioral Health Symposium

1610 Reeves Rd,Plainfield IN 46168

03 November, 2022

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Join us for two important fire service events!Nov. 3, 2022 | Peer Fitness Trainer Workshop (earn CECs) Nov. 4, 2022 | Firefighter Behavioral Health Symposium Thank you to our Premier Sponsor!Recovery Centers of AmericaEvent 1: Peer Fitness Trainer WorkshopAre you a certified or aspiring Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT)?Are you looking for content relevant to your profession?Do you need to keep your certification active?Would you like to learn more about the new IAFF Fit to Thrive (F2T) PFT Program?Sign up for the Peer Fitness Trainer Workshop! THEME: Total Firefighter Health for Peer Fitness Trainers This Workshop will join together PFTs and experts from Indiana and across the nation for a day of training on key firefighter health topics including sleep, nutrition, fitness, and more. Attendees will bring home actionable health information to support their peers. The Workshop also includes an overview of the new IAFF Fit to Thrive (F2T) PFT program and awards continuing education credits (see credit details below) What you get: Opportunity to network with other PFTs as well as local and national expertsOverview of the new IAFF Fit to Thrive (F2T) PFT Program0.4 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) Lunch providedWho should attend: Peer Fitness TrainersFire AdministratorsHealth and Safety OfficersAnyone involved in health and fitness training in the departmentWhen: Thursday, November 3, 2022 Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: MADE@Plainfield Building, 1610 Reeves Road, Plainfield, IN 46168 Continuing Education Credits: 0.4 credits Credit type: Fit to Thrive, non-IAFF sanctioned activity Credits may be applied to the 2023-2024 reporting period PFT Workshop TopicsTopic 1: Overview of the new IAFF Fit to Thrive PFT Program Click here to visit the Fit To Thrive frequently asked questions page Topic 2: Effect of sleep deprivation on firefighter health, common sleep disruptors, and tactics to improve your sleep hygiene Annette Zapp, MS, CSCS, EMT, TSAC-F Lieutenant Firefighter & Owner, Fire Rescue Wellness A nearly 20-year veteran of the fire service, Zapp holds the rank of Lieutenant and owns Fire Rescue Wellness, a coaching business dedicated to elevating the mental and physical wellness of firefighters worldwide. She earned a master’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and is a National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS *D and TSAC-F *D. She’s also certified by the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the Society for Neurosports. In 2020, she served on an Illinois Senate task force focused on mitigating first responder suicide. Zapp is a former adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver in the graduate program for Sport Coaching, a recognized industry leader in the firefighter health and wellness field, a proud co-author of the recently published ISSN position stand on Tactical Athlete Fueling, and the host of the FRW podcast. Topic 3: Breaking down high-level research and implementing the findings into your program J. Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F, FNSCA Associate Professor- Applied Exercise Science, Oklahoma State University Co-director, Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab Topic 4: How to develop fitness programming, address public safety-specific deficits, and maximize your time with a peer during a session Troy Torrence, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F Health Management Specialist, Indiana State Police Topic 5: Realistic nutrition for firefighters Heather Fink, MS, RD, LD, CSSD, CLT Owner and Founder, Nutrition and Wellness Solutions Event 2: Public Safety Health SymposiumTHEME: Firefighter Behavioral Health The purpose of the 2022 Symposium is to describe the burden of behavioral health issues among firefighters and provide a toolbox of resources. The goals of the Symposium are to: (1) raise awareness of behavioral and mental health issues among firefighters, (2) enhance understanding of the spectrum of firefighter behavioral health and resiliency, and (3) facilitate department access to high quality behavioral health resources. What you get: Opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals and speakersPractical behavioral health tools to bring back to your departmentBehavioral health resource guideLunch providedWho should attend: Fire Department administratorsMunicipal leadersLocal/Union executive board membersHealth researchersPeer Fitness TrainersHealth and safety officersWhen: Friday, November 4, 2022 Time: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Where: MADE@Plainfield Building, 1610 Reeves Road, Plainfield, IN 46168 Symposium Topics and SpeakersTopic 1: Resilience at the organizational level Kerry Ramella, LPC, PhD Owner and Clinical Director, Public Safety Crisis Solutions, LLC Dr. Kerry Ramella obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology from Northcentral University. Her doctorate research focused on the area of Creating Resiliency in the Fire Service. Dr. Ramella is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arizona as well as a National Certified Counselor. Dr. Ramella has worked in and with public safety employees for over 35 years. She created her own business, Public Safety Crisis Solutions, LLC. to address the specific needs of public safety personnel and their families by offering consultation, training, EAP/BHAP Coordination, Peer Support Development and Behavioral Heath oversight. Dr Ramella is a Behavioral Health Consultant for the International Association of Fire Fighters assisting with Advisory Boards, Critical/Disaster Deployments, Curriculum Development, Instructing, Speaking and Testifying. She also instructs a Behavioral Health Course for California State University San Marcus Wildland and Urban Interface Fire Science Program. Topic 2: Firefighter suicide - reasons, warning signs, prevention strategies, and safe communication Dena Ali, MPA Battalion Chief, Raleigh Fire Department Dena Ali is a battalion chief with the Raleigh (NC) Fire Department where she has worked her way up the ranks. She previously served as a police officer for five years. Ali has a degree from North Carolina State University and an MPA from the University of North Carolina—Pembroke, where her research focused on firefighter suicide. Dena has also served as a subject matter expert at the National Fire Academy where she assisted in curriculum review for their health and wellness curriculum. Dena is an advocate of awareness, education, and understanding of mental health disorders and suicidality. She speaks locally and nationally on these topics and is a QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor. She has written several articles on topics such as suicide prevention, peer support, wellness, and post-traumatic stress. Dena is the founder and director of North Carolina Peer Support where she helped to develop their statewide curriculum. She is also a founding member of the Carolina Brotherhood, a group of cyclists/firefighters in North Carolina who honor the fallen and their families annually. Topic 3: Survival mindset of a first responder Christopher Scallon, MPsy, CCISM Sergeant (retired), Norfolk Police Department Founder, Norfolk Police Critical Incident Stress Management/Peer Support Unit CEO/Founder, Survival Mindset Consulting Chris Scallon retired as a Sergeant at 24+years with the Norfolk Police Department, holds a Masters in Psychology, BS in Criminal Justice, and certified in Critical Incident Stress Management from the University of Maryland BC Emergency Health Services. Chris is a U.S. Navy Veteran, served as a line officer in the Port Washington, NY Fire Department, Atlantic Hook & Ladder, Light and Heavy Rescue. He is the founder and creator of the Norfolk Police Critical Incident Stress Management /Peer Support Unit. Having been involved in multiple shootings he is intimately familiar with trauma and the consequences of exposure. Chris has received numerous awards to include the National Top Cop award (NAPO), Virginia’s Public Safety Medal of Valor (presented by Former Governor Tim Kaine), and the Norfolk Police Department’s Medal of Honor. He has received multiple certifications from the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Long Island, NY. Chris continues to work with first responders and veterans struggling with mental health and substance abuse. In-kind sponsorship provided by: