PTSD in the Fire Service: Signs and Solutions
Free webinar for fire families throughout the county. Link will be sent one week before the webinar to those who register.
Guest Speaker
James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems.
He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts
His desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Stay Fit 4 Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James promotes recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world as a graduate intern of clinical psychology.
About the Series
This webinar is part of a year-long series, “Helping the Helpers: Supporting Firefighters and their Families as They Overcome the Challenges of Disaster Response.”
The series provides comprehensive, evidence-based, and culturally relevant education, training, resources and support to increase knowledge, decrease stigma, and ultimately improve the wellbeing of firefighters and their families. The ultimate goal is to create a network of empowered individuals who can provide peer-to-peer support, resources, and skills that will help prevent mental health issues in the fire service and foster healthier relationships with families.
Other webinars in the series include -
Jun. 18, 2024 @ 7pm Pacific - “Disaster Response: How Fire Families Can Overcome the Challenge” with Dr. Rachelle Zemlock
Aug. 13, 2024 @ 7pm Pacific - “Firefighters and Spouses: Maintaining a Healthy Relationship While in the Fire Service” with Maggie Hernandez, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Nov. 19 - 2024 @ 7pm Pacific - “Parenting in Fire Families” with Tiffany Atalla, LMFT
Register for all at the above link.
The following fire spouses are advising us on the series, we appreciate their input and support -
Tamara Davis (Montecito FD)
Paige Hansen (Ventura County FD)
Cynthia Reyes (Guadalupe FD)
Amy Spence (Oxnard FD)
April Westbrook (Ventura City FD)
The series is made possible with a grant from Vanguard Charitable.