Until Everyone Goes Home

Mentorship Momentum

We will foster a culture where every firefighter’s safety and well-being are prioritized at every level, from the fireground to the halls of government. We know that firefighting will always carry risk, but we are united in our conviction that the highest risks should only be taken when another life hangs in the balance.

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Mentorship Momentum

Design comprehensive wellness programs that can be integrated into the daily routines of all fire departments.

Related Pillar and Perspective:

Inside the New Firefighter Life Safety Initiative 1

Combines these original initiatives:

Action-Steps for Firefighters & Fire Officers

For Firefighters
For Company Officers
For Chief Officers

Learning Network

Mentorship Momentum​

Courage to Be Safe®

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
Learn how the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives is an integral part of reducing firefighter fatalities and injuries.

Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
Discover how a balanced approach of leadership can help prevent firefighter fatalities and injuries with practical and specific tips.

Curbside Manner: Stress First Aid for the Street

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
Assist civilians when they are in crisis with proven principles including ensuring their safety, understanding their individual needs, meeting those needs, and promoting the connectedness and self-efficiency needed for recovery.

Peer Support Programs for the Fire Service

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
This module covers the foundational principles of a peer support program and direct users to resources that can help them design and establish a peer support program in their department.

Communication & Mentoring for Company Officers

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
Gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills needed as a company officer. Learn tips on how to effectively communicate priorities, understanding and responding to problems and handling difficult and awkward situations.

Company Officer’s Health & Safety Responsibilities

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
Understand the fundamentals of firefighter health and safety including personal commitment to health and safety, peer to leader transition, protocols enforcement, crew resource management and related-NFFF programs.

Creating Change in the Fire Service

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
View an unscripted roundtable discussion between five fire service leaders about creating change in the fire service and leading a culture of safety. Topics discussed include: making safety a priority, handling resistance, fostering an environment of trust and risk mitigation.

Responding to Violent Incidents 2.0

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
Apply firefighter health and safety principles to violent incident response policies, standard operating procedures and training. Updated in 2021 to include responding to active shooter and civil unrest events

When an LODD Occurs: Incident Commanders Speak

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
This program raises awareness about what incident commanders may face if a line-of-duty death occurs at a scene where they are in command and prepares them to face that challenge should it happen to them.

Health & Safety at Wildland Fires

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
This module discusses the unique characteristics of wildland fire responses, the known hazard categories and safety practices that mitigate these hazards, and how to practice effective risk management.

After-Action Review

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
After Action Review (AAR) offers the fire service the opportunity to formalize the tradition of informal post-incident conversations into a simple, but systematic, guided process of analyzing, refining, and improving incident response. This fire service training module explains the origins of After Action Review, its application to the fire service, how to implement it, and the important role it plays in culture change.

Fire and Rescue Training Safety

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
This module explores factors influencing training safety and recommended practices to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries, covering department culture, training design and administration, facilities, instructor requirements, safety officer roles, student needs, and safety practices.

Learn more about the Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives

Leadership Evolution

Develop leadership training programs that identify and strengthen the attributes and competencies necessary to foster a survival-oriented culture within fire service organizations.

Engage the Community

Develop and maintain long-standing policies and procedures for engaging with government and community stakeholders.

Response Policies

Organizational Proficiency

Maintain awareness of skill proficiencies throughout the organization to address and fill training gaps.

Fatality, Near-Miss Investigation

Evolving Health Practices

Establish and regularly update health and wellness policies, including health screenings and fitness assessments, to reflect evolving science and best practices.

Community Connection

Conduct community outreach programs that educate the public on fire safety and prevention, while also advocating for policies that support firefighter safety.

Grant Support

Lifelong Learning​

Offer education and training opportunities that are accessible to all firefighters and across all stages of the career, ensuring that firefighters stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and technologies.

Research Agenda

Mindful Resilience

Actively promote resilience training and other mental health resources for firefighters to support their overall well-being.

Empowerment

Mentorship Momentum

Foster a sustainable culture of knowledge transfer and motivation to mentor, ensuring that the torch of mentorship is passed through successive generations.

Leading the Way

Establish consistent leadership practices that empower all members to model survival-focused behaviors and promote a culture of growth and resilience.

Accountability