IAFF Center of Excellence

03/05/2026

Today marks the 9th anniversary of the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery.

In the past nine years, the IAFF Center of Excellence has provided specialized care to more than 4,300 members of the International Association of Fire Fighters, representing every U.S. state and five Canadian provinces.

Our one-of-a-kind facility is dedicated exclusively to fire fighters, paramedics and dispatchers—offering culturally competent treatment for behavioral health challenges including substance use, trauma, depression and anxiety.

We are incredibly proud of the work our team does every day to support the IAFF community and to lead the way in behavioral health care for fire service professionals.

Learn more about the Center of Excellence:
https://bit.ly/3HzPIzh

02/04/2026

🧠 "Wired to Survive: The Neuroscience of Trauma in First Responders"

In this webinar, a psychotherapist from the IAFF Center of Excellence will break down how repeated trauma impacts the brain and offer practical steps to support brain health.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 12
🕐 12-1:30 p.m. ET
💰 Free
➡️ Registration: https://brnw.ch/21wZCzf

01/26/2026

📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 12–1:30 p.m.
💰 Free
🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wZhps

🔥🎗️ During , we’re grateful to members sharing their experiences to help others facing a diagnosis.

Join Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association's Dave Angelo and IAFF Behavioral Health Specialist Lindsay Longo for a special IAFF Center of Excellence webinar: “Beyond the Diagnosis: Fire Fighter Cancer, Resilience, and the Power of Peer Support.”

They’ll explore the intersection of fire fighter cancer and behavioral health, and the role of peer support in resilience.

📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 12–1:30 p.m.
💰 Free
🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wZhps

Don’t miss this important webinar as we wrap up !

10/11/2025

Today and every day, we stand together for the mental and physical wellness of fire fighters.

Behind the courage and strength we show each day, there are often unseen struggles that deserve care and attention.

You don’t have to carry the weight alone. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Take a moment to check in with yourself, your crew, and your family.

Learn More ➡️: https://firefightermentalhealth.org/

09/22/2025

❗WEBINAR ALERT❗

💰 Mental Wealth: Making the Connection Between Your Money and Your Mind

Join the IAFF Center of Excellence and the IAFF Financial Corporation for a free webinar on how financial wellness and behavioral health intersect – and what it means for fire fighters’ wellbeing.

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 24
🕑 12 – 1:30 p.m. (ET)
💵 Free

You’ll learn practical tools for:

✔️ Avoiding common financial pitfalls
✔️ Accessing IAFF Financial Corporation resources
✔️ Supporting your overall health and wellbeing

👉 Register here: https://brnw.ch/21wVZbd

09/15/2025

IAFF members with Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic health insurance now have in-network access to IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and

09/11/2025

🔥🤝🎗️ Preventing su***de among and emergency medical workers takes awareness, education, connection, and action.

On this , we stand united to confront this urgent public health challenge.

Together, we can:

✅ Break the silence
✅ Reduce stigma
✅ Build a culture of support and connection

Get started today ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wVDs8

08/28/2025

STARTING SOON— join us at noon ET! Register below.

🚒 Free Webinar Alert!! 🧯

service chaplains play a vital role in providing emotional and spiritual support to and their families. Whether during times of crisis, loss, or just the everyday stresses of the job, they are there to help.

Join the IAFF Center of Excellence for "Exploring the Role of Chaplaincy in the Fire Service" a free webinar that explores how chaplains help foster resilience, well-being, and a culture of care within fire departments.

Date: 📅 Thursday, August 28
Time: 🕑 12 p.m. (ET)
Register: 🖥️ https://brnw.ch/21wV2Al

08/27/2025

08/12/2025

🏋️ August is – and we’re on the ground listening.

As part of the rollout of the 5th Edition of the IAFF’s Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI), our team recently visited members of St. Louis Firefighters Local 73 to talk about what real, on-the-job wellness looks like.

From mental health 🧠 to physical recovery 💪, the is built to support at every stage of their career – with practical tools, flexible approaches, and real member input guiding every step.

This is more than a document. It’s a movement. And it’s powered by fire fighters like you.

Learn more: iaff.org/wfi

07/25/2025

07/22/2025

Created in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a flagship recover...