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"Firefighters helping firefighters and their families"

"Firefighters helping firefighters and their families" "Firefighters helping firefighters and their families"
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Crisis and Conversation, Clinical Help

The Upper Room Crisis Hotline

Aspire Center for Positive Change

Aspire Center for Positive Change

24/7 Hotline for all needs. Conversation, mental health, spiritual challenges. Call (888) 80-TURCH.

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Aspire Center for Positive Change

Aspire Center for Positive Change

Aspire Center for Positive Change

Clinical care for firefighters and their families. Call (815) 353-3122.

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Westside Children's Therapy

Westside Children's Therapy

Westside Children's Therapy

Multi-aspect children's care. Call (815) 469-1500.

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Thriveworks Counseling

Westside Children's Therapy

Westside Children's Therapy

Clinical care for firefighters, retirees, families, Joliet residents. Call (779) 246-3557

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THE JFPSG YOUTH GROUP

JFPSG Youth Group

JFD Chaplain Br. Ed Arambasich has established the JFPSG Youth Group. This group has been developed for children and grandchildren (aged 10-17) of firefighters and retirees and provides a supportive atmosphere and opportunity for community service. Please contact Br. Ed if you are interested in participating at (815) 409-8705 or jfdchap@gmail.com.

I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune, you have passed through life without an opponent - no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.


Seneca the Younger 4 BCE - 65 CE

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Preplanning

Preplanning

Preplanning

This is the phase where distress tolerance is built. Techniques such as stress inoculation training, visualization of critical incidents, and cue-based breathing exercises may enable the firefighter to reduce the impact of the event when it occurs. Preparedness is the key.

Suppression

Preplanning

Preplanning

Responders are often "too busy" to worry about stress management. - there is too much to be done. The firefighter will be better prepared if the rebuild phase is properly done. The firefighter will be able to endure more distress as a result and may suffer fewer negative effects later.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

When the event is over, it is hoped that the built distress tolerance will have reduced the impact of the event. Some incidents, however, will inevitably have an effect on some responders. This is where coping strategies and resilience come in. Robust coping strategies are a must for these situations. Common coping mechanisms include distraction with hobbies and other activities, seeking meaning in work, and seeking social support.

Critique

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

When we have recovered from an event, it is time to evaluate our response and determine ways to improve it for the next event. This may include developing more or better distress tolerance techniques to mitigate the effects of the next exposure, being better prepared during the response phase through training, or exploring more robust coping strategies for use post-event.

It's NEVER too late! There is help! there is hope!

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"Coping in crisis" - Sr. Mary Frances Seeley, Ph.d.

Sr. Mary Frances Seeley, Ph.D., suicidologist for the Joliet Firefighters Peer Support Group has provided real, common sense advice for managing stress using individual coping strategies. Check out her presentation.

Joliet Fire Dept.

The JFPSG proudly serves the active members, retirees, and families of the City of Joliet Fire Department in Joliet, Illinois. Thank you present and past JFD members for your support and good work.

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JFPSG Mission and Vision Statements

JFPSG Mission Statement

The Joliet Firefighters Peer Support believes that the path to Joliet Firefighter mental and emotional health begins with firefighters, clinicians, clergy, and public officials working together to provide support, education, and connection to resources to our firefighters and their families. The public can depend on firefighters. Firefighters can depend on their peer support network.

JFPSG Vision Statement

A Fire Department where all Joliet Firefighters and their families are holistically cared for by their peer network regarding all forms of mental and emotional health.

People Who Care

We are a volunteer organization that has the best interest of firefighters in mind.  Our firefighters have been trained to the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Peer Support standards and are prepared to provide quality peer support.

Common Challenges for First Responders

Suicide

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Suicide in the fire service has surpassed line of duty deaths (LODD) in firefighters.   According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were 48 firefighter LODD in 2019.  Compare this to 119 firefighter suicides.

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Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

SUD is a common issue within the first responder community.  Current research suggests that those in fire service engage in binge drinking at almost double the rate of the general public. Other issues include improper use of depressants and stimulants.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD symptoms include intrusion, avoidance, negative cognition and mood, and alteration in arousal response. There are effective treatments for this disorder.

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Depression

Sleep Disorders

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Firefighters experience depressive disorders at more that twice the rate of the general public (17% vs 7%).  Depression is highly treatable. There are resources available to help.

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Family Issues

Sleep Disorders

Sleep Disorders

The firefighter is not the only one affected by this career choice.  Spouses, partners, significant others, children and even parents can all face challenges.

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Sleep Disorders

Sleep Disorders

Sleep Disorders

Ask mental health professionals and they will tell you that everything is related to sleep.  Many mental health (and physical) issues can be negatively affected by poor sleep.

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Divorce

Wellness

Wellness

Divorce can be a very stressful event in a firefighter's life. The Joliet Firefighters Peer Support Group has clinicians who specialize in pre-divorce couples and family counseling as well as post-divorce support.

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Wellness

Wellness

Wellness

Wellness is a critical element in the resiliency process.  There are many dimensions to wellness including physical, spiritual, emotional, and social.  

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Annual Report 2022

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