On behalf of the IAFF, NVFC, NFPA, FDSOA, and IAFC (Safety, Health, and Survival Section), the 2025 Firefighter Safety Stand Down will focus on the critical topic of behavioral health.
Chiefs, Fire Officers, and Firefighters will be asked to help break the stigma and RESET their approach to behavioral health through the following daily focus themes: Recognize, Educate, Strategies, Empower, and Training. As we all know, behavioral health affects every aspect of a fire department, from safety and retention to productivity and engagement.
CHIEFS & OFFICERS:
Please use the week of June 15-21 to focus department activities on gaining an understanding of behavioral health challenges and how to support team members struggling with these challenges to prevent negative outcomes such as burnout, injuries, anxiety, leaving the department, or suicide.
EVERY resource you need is linked below….
…a FOCUS and A PLAN for YOUR Department…
…..FOR EACH of the 5 days!
Safety Stand Down takes place the third full week of June each year to highlight critical safety, health, and survival issues for fire, EMS, rescue, dispatch, and other emergency services personnel. Chiefs are asked to direct crews to suspend all non-emergency activities during the week to focus their attention on these BEHAVIORAL HEALTH efforts. A week is provided to ensure that all duty shifts and non-shift volunteers can participate.
EVERYTHING YOUR DEPARTMENT NEEDS FOR A SUCCESSFUL STAND DOWN WEEK IS HERE:
Please plan now-thanks!
