The Conception Bay South Fire Department (CBSFD) will participate in Wounded Warriors Canada’s (WWC) newest training program for Trauma Exposed Professionals, STRENGTH Warrior. This program is designed to prevent burnout, manage trauma-related stress, and enhance emotional well-being among frontline workers. The program empowers participants to engage with evidence-based training at their own pace.

This initiative builds on the CBSFD’s strong commitment to mental health, recognized through its partnership with WWC, which began in 2018. As the first fire department in Atlantic Canada to collaborate with the national charity, the Town of Conception Bay South has consistently demonstrated its dedication to supporting the well-being and resilience of its firefighters.

The CBSFD is also the first fire department in Canada to rollout the STRENGTH Warrior Program to its entire membership. 

For more information about the program, visit the Wounded Warriors Canada website.

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“We ask a lot of our firefighters on a daily basis as they work in situations that test their physical, emotional, and mental health. With the increasing prevalence of operational stress injuries in the fire service, we are continually looking for ways to best support our members. Our partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada presents an excellent opportunity to achieve this goal. We will continue to work to break down barriers to accessing culturally specific mental health training while reducing stigma.”

– John Heffernan, Fire Chief, Conception Bay South Fire Department

“We have been proudly partnered with Conception Bay South Fire Department since the inception of Wounded Warriors Canada. Through this time, the public safety community has come to learn and understand the psychological impacts of these professions and the psychological toll it can take on both our Trauma Exposed Professionals and their families. We are extremely proud to provide our STRENGTH Warrior training to the members of the fire department as part of our ongoing effort to prevent burnout and trauma-related stress distress for those who keep our communities safe.” 

– Scott Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, Wounded Warriors Canada