CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT EMBRACES STRENGTH WARRIOR TO COMBAT BURNOUT
Wounded Warriors Canada is excited to expand our partnership with the Conception Bay South Fire Department through the implementation of STRENGTH Warrior, our newest training program for Trauma Exposed Professionals. This program builds upon our existing support for the department’s mental health initiatives and provides firefighters with additional resources to manage stress, prevent burnout, and enhance their well-being.
“We ask a lot of our firefighters on a daily basis as they work in situations that test their physical, emotional, and mental health. With the increasing prevalence of operational stress injuries in the fire service, we are continually looking for ways to best support our members. Our partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada presents an excellent opportunity to achieve this goal. We will continue to work to break down barriers to accessing culturally specific mental health training while reducing stigma for those who keep us safe.”
– John Heffernan, Fire Chief, Conception Bay South Fire Department.
This initiative builds on the Fire Department’s strong commitment to mental health, recognized through its partnership with WWC, which began in 2018. As the first fire department in Atlantic Canada to collaborate with the national charity, Conception Bay South has consistently demonstrated its dedication to supporting the well-being and resilience of its firefighters.
“We have been proudly partnered with Conception Bay South Fire Department since the inception of Wounded Warriors Canada. Through this time, the public safety community has come to learn and understand the psychological impacts of these professions and the psychological toll it can take on both our Trauma Exposed Professionals and their families. We are extremely proud to provide our STRENGTH Warrior training to the members of the fire department as part of our ongoing effort to prevent burnout and trauma-related stress distress for those who keep our communities safe.”
– Scott Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, Wounded Warriors Canada.
For more information about the STRENGTH Warrior program, visit the Wounded Warriors Canada website.
