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We are working hard to develop and provide important resources, workshops, and timely information to help both firefighters and our Fire Hero Families stay connected and well during these unprecedented times. Our new NFFF Connect resources can be found here on our website, shared through E-mail, and through our social media channels.
Family Resources
- Fire Hero Families Explore Grief Through a New Lens
- Grit, Growth, & Grace: For Widowed People
- Grieving During the Holidays
- A Season of Gratitude
- Crisis Intervention Information
- Finding Family
- #30DaysofGratitude
- Gratitude Growing from Grief and Loss
- Fire Hero Kids “Zoom” to Camp as NFFF Family Programs Go Virtual
- Documentary Focused on the Experience of Grievers and the Ways to Support Them Airs
- NFFF Family Programs Launches New Instagram Account for Youth
- Resilience in the Time of Covid
- NFFF Family Programs Is Now on Twitter
- Techniques to Manage Stress: Practical Applications Workshop
- Short Video: Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 6
- Pay it Forward by Helping Others Deal with Grief and Loss
- Re-Establishing Your Family’s Framework!
- Short Video: Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 5
- Upcoming Virtual Support Groups
- Short Video: Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 4
- Love Remains
- Hang Out With Friends and Family Online
- The Importance of Playing, Laughing, and Relaxing
- Easy Workout and Movement Activities You Can Do from Home, with Pamela Hagens
- Fire Hero Family Peer Support Network
- Short Video: Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 3
- Stars of Hope
- Restoring Normalcy with Laughter
- Navigating Life Grief Program
- Short Video: Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 2
- Seeds of Gratitude
- Laughter Yoga
- Virtual Support Groups
- Preventing Home Fires and Emergencies
- Short Video: Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part 1
- Grieving with Gratitude: Kelly Buckley
- Sharing a Meal
- Laughter is Good Medicine
- Meet the NFFF Family Programs Team
- Fire Hero Family Events Through the End of Summer Cancelled
- Simple Breathing Exercise for Stress Management
- Home Fire and Life Safety Tips During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Self-care Tips from What’s Your Grief
- Establishing a Gratitude Practice
- #FireHeroesRock
- Humor
- How to Say Thank You to the Public Safety Community During COVID-19
- Managing Anxiety: A Resource List for Children, Teens, and Families
Fire Service Resources
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Howard County Residential Structure Fire (MD)
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Sun Prairie Natural Gas Explosion (WI)
- Active Shooter and Situational Awareness Training Offered in Memory of Firefighter Garrett W. Loomis
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Youngwood Firefighter Struck (PA)
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Worcester Residential Fire (MA)
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Blue Ribbon Wildland Fire (FL)
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Westland (MI) Strip Mall Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Baltimore County (MD) Training
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – West, Texas Fertilizer Explosion
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Neosho (MO) Grain Bin Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Conway (SC) Residential Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Prince William County Residential Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Medical Office Building Fire
- Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Strand Theatre Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Commercial Shopping Center Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Knights of Columbus Hall Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Toledo Arson Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Philadelphia Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Clarksville Mansion Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Boston Brownstone Fire
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Kings Tower Fire
- Fire Service Programs Spotlight: Chief Keith Brower, Special Projects-Community Risk Reduction
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Deutsche Bank Fire
- Fire Service Programs Team Spotlight: Research Specialist Kelly Casillo
- NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Yarnell Hill Fire
- Home Fire and Life Safety Tips During the COVID-19 Crisis
Covid-19 Pandemic Resources on the First Responder Center for Excellence website:
- Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Community Organizations and Leaders
- Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parents
- Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Youth
- O2X Training on the Road
- Improving First Responder Well-Being During the Covid-19 Outbreak
- For Leaders: Promoting Well-Being During the Covid-19 Outbreak
The FRCE is distributing a number of health and wellness tips for first responders and their family members daily. Please click here to access those additional resources.
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