About this Event
🚨 Be Prepared. Stay Ready. Respond with Confidence.
Join us for the MEDIC 911 Mental Health Certification Bootcamp: Emergency Response, a dynamic in-person training experience designed for Firefighters, EMS personnel, and emergency responders. This comprehensive program will equip you with critical knowledge and practical skills to effectively navigate mental health crises in the field.
Excelling Beyond Our Stethoscope (EBOS) exists to elevate community emergency preparedness through impactful education, data-informed initiatives, and resource access. Our vision is a world where every responder — professional or student — is equipped not only with clinical skills, but also the emotional intelligence and support systems necessary to thrive. In partnership with Alliance Health, this training expands EBOS's commitment to equitable access, health promotion, and emergency readiness — especially in communities facing systemic barriers to mental health care.
Join us for a powerful and interactive training designed to support our frontline professionals, emerging healthcare leaders, and those educating the next generation of responders. Whether you're a seasoned public safety professional, a healthcare provider, a Health Science student, or an educator preparing future practitioners, this training is for you.
Through the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Fire and EMS certification course, participants will learn how to:
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
- Provide immediate, evidence-based support to individuals in crisis
- Protect their own mental wellness while serving others
- Foster a culture of mental health awareness and resilience within their departments
Why Attend?
🔥 Firefighters and EMS professionals face trauma daily. This training helps build stronger, healthier, and more resilient emergency response teams.
🧠 Backed by research and developed specifically for first responders, MHFA for Fire/EMS is the nation’s leading early-intervention mental health training.
Who Should Attend?
- First Responders (EMS, Fire, Police, Security)
- Healthcare & Public Health Professionals
- Health Science Students & Educators
- Community Leaders & Public Service Workers
- Youth & Childhood Development Educators
- Mental Health Professionals & Providers
What You Can Expect
- Early recognition of mental health and substance use signs and symptoms
- Actionable steps to provide initial support and connect to care
- Tools for managing stress and promoting resilience in high-stakes roles
- A trauma-informed approach that centers safety and de-escalation
- Open discussion in a safe, peer-driven learning environment
- Mental Health First Aid certification upon completion
Tech Tips for a Smooth Experience:
- Join from a quiet space with a stable internet connection
- Test your camera and audio ahead of time
- Have your training manual and note-taking tools nearby
- Stay engaged and ready to learn!
Limited Spots Available – Register Today!
Don’t miss your chance to become certified in Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS and take your emergency response skills to the next level. Your community, your team, and your own well-being depend on it.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency, 4425 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, United States
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