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"From Stigma to Strength: Adam's Journey with Stop The Threat - Stop The Stigma" Adam reached out to responders for pride to share his...

By: Katie Bingner, MS, LCPC and Mental Health Ambassador for RFP First responders face intense and often traumatic experiences as part of...

The inclusion of LGBTQIA liaisons in police and fire departments marks a significant step toward fostering community trust and promoting...

In a world where the intersection of public safety and LGBTQIA+ rights are often overlooked, the Responders for Pride Ignite Conference...

Mental Health Blog - December 2024 Author: Katie Bingner, MS, LCPC As first responders—whether you’re law enforcement, firefighters,...

Creating inclusive environments where everyone feels safe and respected is critical to public safety. To achieve this, it’s essential to...

Mental health is not talked about much in EMS or the fire department. My only "lesson" was from my EMT-Basic instructor way back in...

Public spaces are meant to be inclusive and welcoming for everyone, no matter their background, identity, or orientation. For LGBTQIA+...

A good night sleep is something that we all are searching for.. who doesn't love restful sleep! Like many first responders I have...

As some of you may be aware, we had the privilege of attending the IEFPA Convergence Conference in Denver, CO. While there, we also had...

Summer is winding down and school season is winding up. Those of us who garden can hardly keep up with the veggies rolling off the vines....

Pride month has officially come to a close, but this does not mean the fight is over. With over 466 laws against the LGBTQIA+ community,...

The statement be careful who you hate, it could be someone you love could not be more true. I grew up with parents that were completely...

We were recently asked by Joseph Wade, from Sparta New Jersey to write an email in support of a holiday flag pole. I had no idea the...

We celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators week. April 9th - 15th "You don’t know who I am; to you I am just a voice. It was...

We had our first official meeting, after filing for our non-profit status with the state. With our commitment to stay transparent, we...

It really is March, isn't it? The winds have barely stopped for days. I have had to chase random garden things and door wreaths thru...

Well.. February, almost March 2023.. but its still a new year! Changes within our departments uniform regulations mean we can no longer...