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April 12, 2018

Title: "Today's Fire Service, Do you Really know what we Actually do"

Presenters: Brett W. Corris, LAP-C, NCAC-I, Professional Firefighter, IAFF Local 944 and Marc D. Ruggiero, Professional Firefighter, IAFF Local 944

Description:  We will discuss modern demands on the fire service in general. Not only is our profession very physically demanding, there is also major mental stressors involved.  This presentation will cover various aspects of the fire culture, daily life on duty and the types of emergencies we handle.  We will also discuss current resources available to first responders, should help be needed for mental and behavioral issues, as well as the need for fire service cultural change when asking for and seeking help.  Counselors and Therapists will have a better understanding of the fire service culture and be better equipped to address behavioral health needs.

Brett W. Corris has been involved with the fire service since 1991, beginning as a volunteer and as a professional with the Milford Fire Department IAFF Local 944 in 1999. Brett is a registered EMT since 1996, and holds numerous fire service certifications. He has become a member in good standing with the Connecticut Labor Assistance Professional Organization and the Employee Assistance Professionals Association and is a Certified Labor Assistance Professional as well as a National Certified Addiction Counselor. He established and coordinated an internal EAP within the Milford Fire Department and started a Peer Support Team Network with other Connecticut shoreline fire departments.

Marc D. Ruggiero joined the United States Marine Corps in 2004. In 2006, he deployed to Afghanistan, and in 2007, he deployed to Iraq. Marc finished his enlistment in 2008, leaving with the rank of Corporal. He began working with the Milford Fire Department, IAFF Local 944 as a Fire Fighter and EMT in 2012. He holds numerous fire service certifications and this past year, he was appointed a member of the Peer Mentor Program and the Peer Support Team, which is coordinated by Brett Corris. Together they provide support and resources for those fire fighters in need.

Cost & Registration: $10 per person with pre-registration by the Monday prior to the Breakfast. Seating is limited to 50 participants for each session, with no exceptions. Therefore, walk-ins may not be accommodated at this event. Please complete the registration section below.
All payments are now $10 cash or check and payable at the door.

For additional information, you may call Julia Latimer at 475-529-5715.