Having a healthy and engaged workforce creates a successful, high-performing fire or EMS department. To help departments better support their members, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has released an updated, online version of the Psychologically Healthy Fire Departments: Implementation Toolkit.
A Psychologically Healthy Fire Department focuses on the well-being of its members to increase satisfaction, enhance retention and recruitment, and improve overall performance and success. This new web site will make it easier for fire department leaders to navigate information and resources to promote and foster well-being among their members.
Six key categories of toolkit
The toolkit covers the six key categories of member involvement, health and safety, member growth and development, work-life-volunteer balance, member recognition, and effective communication.
Each category is examined along with specific actions that can be taken, special issues to consider, case studies from successful departments, and additional resources.
