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Training Overview

FST5 Department Wellness & Education Training provides practical, engaging education designed specifically for first responder agencies.

Choose from a variety of training topics focused on strengthening department wellness, reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and connecting first responders with practical tools and resources that support long-term personal and professional well-being.

Each training can be tailored to meet your department’s needs and is delivered in person at your location

Department Training Options

1. FST5 Overview

A brief overview of FST5, our mission, programs, and how we support first responders and their families.

2. Mental Wellness

An interactive, engaging presentation focused on mental wellness, stress management, and practical tools to support overall well-being.

3. PTSD Awareness

An educational presentation on PTSD-what it is, common signs and symptoms, how it affects first responders, and pathways to help.

4. Building a Peer Support Team

Learn how to build a successful Peer Support Team through best practices, confidentiality, and strategies that promote wellness and support.

Training Details

Format: In Person

Duration: 20–60 Minutes

Availability: Scheduled at Your Department’s Convenience

Why Departments Choose FST5

Departments choose FST5 training to:

• Increase Mental Health Awareness
• Reduce Stigma
• Strengthen Peer Support
• Improve Department Wellness
• Connect Personnel with Valuable Resources
• Promote Resilience Across the Organization

Schedule This Training

Click below to request this free training.

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Hosted by Two The Rescue, LLC in partnership with Frontline Strong Together (FST5)

Training Overview

Join seasoned first responder Mike and his spouse, Anna, as they provide frontline insight into the importance of understanding hypervigilance and why it keeps you safe on calls for service, but also how it affects first responder health, relationships, and mental resilience.

Mike and Anna illustrate how unmanaged adrenaline and trauma exposure can compromise safety, decision-making, and communication with family, friends, and loved ones. This session equips participants with practical tools to manage the distinct stressors faced by first responders.

Gain practical knowledge from a fellow first responder and their spouse on effective methods to promote healthy relationships within the department, with first responder peers, and at home.

Key Topics

• Stepping Off the Adrenaline Roller Coaster
• The “Triangle of Success”
• Managing Critical Incident Stress and Cumulative Stress
• Recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress
• Recognizing Suicidal Behavior
• The 4 C’s for Survival
• Support Strategies, Keys, and Phrases
• CISM and Peer Team Resources
• Spouses and Family Resources

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for:

• Fire
• EMS
• Law Enforcement
• Dispatch
• First Responder Loved Ones

Continuing Education Credits

• 3 Michigan Pre-Approved Standardized EMS Credits
• MFFTC Approved Training Course
• MCOLES CPE Approved Credits
• Dispatcher SNC Approved Credits

Scheduling and Cost

This training can be hosted by your department for all area first responders, including Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Law Enforcement, and their loved ones.

Date, Time, and Location are determined based on your department’s scheduling needs.

There are no out-of-pocket costs for your agency to host this training unless you choose to pay personnel for attending.

This training is supported through grant funding awarded to the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together (FST5) Team. A meal is provided for attendees and their guests.

What Participants Are Saying

“If I would have known that this is what was going to be presented, I would have brought my spouse.”

“You and Mike are saving lives, saving relationships and preventing substance abuse with every presentation. Every public safety employee should attend this valuable training.”

“Very realistic and it hit close to home. This is the best training class I have ever attended.”

“A great chance to take time and internally reflect on how we need to continually remind ourselves that our emotional well-being is just as important to our survival as maintaining our tactical skills.”

Schedule This Training

Interested in bringing Zero to 60: Career Survival & Emotional Wellness to your department?

Click below to request this free training.