Prioritizing mental health in the line of duty
Prioritizing mental health in the line of duty
Our mission is to recognize, respond, and offer support to first responders who are experiencing emotional or physical symptoms from stress provoking incidents.
The Medina County First Responder Support Team – or Medina County F1RST – is made up of ICISF (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation) certified volunteer first responders dedicated to providing supportive resources to fellow responders, following critical incidents and at times of need for support, to reduce the effects of job-related stressors and traumatic events. The team includes licensed mental health professionals who support the team in providing consultation and referral to needed behavioral health services.
Medina County F1RST serves all first responders in Medina County including fire, EMS, law enforcement, dispatch and corrections professionals.