LIFELINES: A Proactive Approach to Supporting First Responders
No one should bear the weight of the job alone
First responders in fire, police, and ambulance services give everything to support others. Shouldn’t that support be a constant, not only something offered when stress becomes unbearable? Participants in the LIFELINES Program learn how to create the finest version of a team — a true community where support is a natural part of every day. Building community fosters a culture where no one feels isolated or alone.
“…building a true community culture goes beyond teamwork—it creates belonging and support. This approach feels important for pre-crisis care in first responder organizations.” Mark Schouten, ACP Paramedic Superintendent, Brant Brantford Paramedic Services
What the LIFELINES Program Does
- Strengthens how team members relate, communicate, and support each other under everyday pressure.
- Builds everyday trust and collaboration – so teams are supported before professional interventions are needed.
Optimizing How Your Team Functions
LIFELINES empowers organizations to build proactive leadership capacity. We invite Chiefs, Supervisors, and Directors to designate specific team members for the training, so they can assume a more powerful leadership role in building upstream support.
The LIFELINES Program elevates pre-crisis support, embedding care and connection 24/7 rather than solely offering support in moments of crisis or overwhelm.
Many first responder organizations already have psychologists, Chaplains, and peer support teams – and these resources are vital. But they are typically activated only after stress has built up or critical incidents occur. The pre-crisis support fostered by community building meets members upstream, where everyday trust and connection prevent issues from escalating.
Are you willing to consider a proactive approach to augment your existing support system?
How many leaders will you train in pre-crisis support this quarter?
Build Infrastructure and Capacity through a Proactive Leadership Approach
If you are concerned about retention, sick leave, leadership fatigue, cultural erosion, or post-incident fallout, the LIFELINES Program will give you the support you need.
Schedule a 15-minute Zoom meeting with Lori to explore how this unique and proactive Program aligns with your organization’s needs and readiness.
Contact Lori today.
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