“This community building class is a perfect starting point for those who want to see a change within their agencies. It teaches you step by step, how to build a community, and how to recognize when there is trouble. It’s a very interactive class and by the end of the 10 hours, you will have formed friendships with the others in the class. I have found this to be the most beneficial part of it all because everyone who is there, is in your shoes and wants the same thing for their departments. I am the first from our squad to have taken this class but we will be offering it to our other chief officers as well.” Jennifer Arbo, NRAEMT, CPST, Captain/Community Outreach, Social Media Coordinator, Safety Officer, Pennsylvania
“Taking the Kalliergo community building class online was an eye-opening experience! The course provided valuable insights into creating strong, engaged, and supportive communities not only within the first responder community, but in everyday life as well. The content was both practical and thought-provoking, and the interactive sessions allowed me to apply the principles in real-time. Lori is very knowledgeable, approachable, and created a warm virtual environment where participants could share experiences and learn from one another. I left the course feeling with new tools and strategies to foster connection and inclusivity within any community. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to make a lasting positive impact in their community-building efforts.” Beth Piatelli, Maryland
“I felt that the program offered insight on how to deal with day-to-day operations more effectively in our work. It also gave me an opportunity to connect in a different way to some fellow employees.” Marty Zorn, EMT, Anderson County EMS, Tennessee
“Lori Gosselin’s First Responders Community Building Program is a game-changer. Her deep understanding of connection and communication has created a space where first responders can truly support one another. Lori brings a rare blend of empathy, insight, and practical tools that foster genuine trust and resilience within teams. This program is more than training—it’s a path to stronger, healthier communities.” James Campbell, Chief, Phillipsburg Emergency Squad, New Jersey
Mandy Cousins, Outreach Coordinator, Cranberry Township Emergency Medical Service, Pennsylvania
“This program was one of the best team-building exercises in which I have participated. The ten-hour course took a group of people from strangers to peers through finely orchestrated breakout sessions. I recommend this course to anyone building a new team and for all supervisors and officers.” Rae Oliveira, NRP, RN, MSN, Division Chief – Training Department of Emergency Services, Maryland
“I really enjoyed some of the prompts and questions that provoke intelligent conversations. I also enjoyed the debates in order to come to consensus which made the experience more fun. I also enjoy the fresh take on how to improve mental health through making connections.” Devin, Paramedic, Anderson County EMS, Tennessee
“This program was perfectly tailored for my EMS staff. We all enjoyed getting to know each other better,… We can’t wait to take this back to our organization and start building our peer support community!” Kennedy, AEMT-IV, Anderson County EMS, Tennessee
“I enjoyed the class and learning how to build a community. It made me think about the steps in making a community and how we can make EMS and friends more into an actual community and closer. The part that sticks with me the most from the class is consensus and how to get to camaraderie.” Jim Vardzel, BS, NRP, Training Coordinator/Paramedic Crew Chief, Cranberry Township EMS, Pennsylvania
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