Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS

Many first responders experience high rates of mental health challenges including PTSD, anxiety and depression. Their jobs are demanding and often dangerous. With this evidence-based, nationally recognized training, you can help them build the skills to cope.

Who Should Take MHFA?

• Firefighters
• EMS personnel
• Family members of fire/EMS personnel

In this full-day training, you’ll learn how to address mental health and substance use challenges in first responders. Topics include anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicide and addiction.

This is a free, virtual class and registration is required by January 9, 2026. There will be two hours of pre-work required before the 6 hours of virtual training on January 17th. Attendees must complete the pre-work and attend the entire virtual training to receive a certificate of attendance. Please use registration link to register. Please contact Cassandra with any questions at [email protected].

This class is presented with help from the Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network and NAMI Minnesota.