Supporting your first responder, workshop for partners of firefighters, police, paramedics and SAR volunteers, Thursday, June 2, 7pm

Two days a week, I go into work at the SLRD office, just above the Fire Hall in Pemberton. Sometimes, the trucks are out, glistening-clean in the sun. They're never put away dirty. Sometimes, firefighters are gathered around, preparing to greet kids for a party. Sometimes I  hear the sirens as they head out to … Continue reading Supporting your first responder, workshop for partners of firefighters, police, paramedics and SAR volunteers, Thursday, June 2, 7pm

Critical Incident Stress Management for first responders, tonight at 7pm

Hugs are nice, and thank yous are appreciated, but sometimes our first responders, rescuers and firefighters need a little bit more, by way of support, for what they experience in the line of duty. Tonight, at the Council Chambers above the Fire Hall, a session on Critical Incident Stress Management, will take place at 7pm.