Our Mission

Our Mission

We are committed to optimizing the health and resilience of first responders and their families through training and access to peers, services and external support.

Vision:

FST5 addresses work-related stress and trauma among first responders and their families through innovative, customized and comprehensive services. FST5 promotes protective and restorative practices to improve health, personal and team satisfaction, and career longevity.

Values:

  • OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY: To reduce mental health stigma through recognition of first responder service through awareness, education, and advocacy.
  • DIGNITY & RESPECT: Partnership and collaboration that results in the promotion of positive self and perceptions of first responders and their families.
  • WELLNESS: Services that reflect the unique needs of first responders and families.
  • EXCELLENCE: To implement practices to support first responders and the communities they serve.
  • SAFETY AND PROTECTION: To optimize safety for self, each other, families, and communities.
  • INDEPENDENCE: Our programs and services are built on collaborative relationships, driven by the needs of first responders, and respectful of each person’s right to self-determination.
  • PARTNERSHIP: Partnership and collaboration between first responders and mental health experts.