​Patroller Stress Awareness Resources

Below are some materials to help educate and manage Patroller Stress Awareness. Click on the links or images below to view larger examples of materials available to you and your patrol.

If you wish to order more of these materials please send an email to nspedcism@gmail.com
Training Videos
Posters, Documents & More

Also, a template for patrol leadership when communicating with patrollers after a critical incident:
  • Following a Difficult Incident (sample letter) - download Word Doc
    (This letter can be completely customized for any situation.)

Click on the image below for a larger example of the posters and wallet cards that are available
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"Reacting to Critical Incident" Poster
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"Tree Scene QR Code" Poster
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"What To Know" Cards
Additional Stress Awareness Resources
  1. All Clear Foundation - visit website
    ​    All Clear Foundation is driven to change the harmful stigmas and daunting statistics plaguing the First Responder profession.  By creating, convening, funding and amplifying innovative programs focused on improving their life expectancy and wellbeing, we have the opportunity to positively impact the men and women who sacrifice so much and shoulder unfathomable burdens in their efforts to keep us and our communities safe.
  2. HeadFIT for Life - visit website
    We know we need to keep our bodies fit.  We need to keep our heads fit too.   This is the moment you come off autopilot, CHALLENGE what’s going on in your head and, if it’s appropriate, CHANGE the way you’re thinking.  It’s the basis of HeadFIT for Life.  Learn to check in with yourself and get into the habit of using the tools that are right for you.
  3. Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) - visit website
    Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) are promising practices for disaster behavioral health response and recovery.  Both PFA and SPR were developed by the National Center for PTSD and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network as well as other individuals involved in coordinating and participating in disaster response and recovery.
  4. Responder Alliance - visit website
    Our mission is to advance the national conversation on stress injury formation and recovery in responders of all types.
  5. Responder Strong - visit website
    ​    The mental, emotional and physical impacts of emergency response work can compromise our ability to be there for our brothers and sisters in uniform, to be engaged with our families, and to protect our communities.
  6. D’Amore Mental Health - visit website
    Understanding stress is the first step in managing it.  Learn about it from those who treat it.
  7. DR Vitamin Solutions Blog - visit website
    Read about how you can optimize your stress response by combining healthy lifestyle habits with scientifically studied natural therapies.
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For links to many other Stress Awareness Resources, please email nspedcism@gmail.com