Frontline Strong Together

02/25/2026

First responders, we invite you to join us this Friday for our two free webinars.

Registration is still open — we hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity and join the conversation.

Links and full details are in the comments.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

Join us for two upcoming FST5 webinars on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Open to law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and corrections professionals across Michigan.
Each session stands on its own and requires separate registration - you’re welcome to attend one or both.

🔹 "Understanding the FST5 Resources Available to You and Your Family"
🔹 "Frontline Su***de Data, Reporting, and What Matters"

👉 Please register using the links in the comments (one link per webinar).

EMS Preparatory CE credits available. We are also working on CE credits for other disciplines.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/25/2026

First responders, before you ever need to call our support line, know this:

You’re in control.
You can just talk.
You can say nothing.
You can hang up anytime.

We’re here — confidentially and on your terms.

To learn more about our line for first responders and their family members, check out the new episode of the FST5 podcast Minds on the Frontline featuring Jim Peyton and Ryan Kilyanek.
Link in the comments.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/23/2026

📢FST5 is connecting with first responders across Michigan this week — in person and virtually.

If you’ve been meaning to attend a webinar "Understanding the FST5 Resources Available to You and Your Family" or/and "Frontline Su***de Data, Reporting, and What Matters", now is a great time. Registration is still open for our upcoming virtual sessions.

We’re committed to making practical, relevant wellness resources accessible to you and your family.

Registration links and newsletter sign-up information are available in the comments.

We hope to see you soon.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/20/2026

The job doesn’t always end at the door.

Sometimes the quiet isn’t about you.
It’s about the brain trying to slow down after running at full speed all day. Stillness is part of recovery.

If this resonates, share it with someone who might need to understand this a little better.



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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/19/2026

Join us for two upcoming FST5 webinars on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Open to law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and corrections professionals across Michigan.
Each session stands on its own and requires separate registration - you’re welcome to attend one or both.

🔹 "Understanding the FST5 Resources Available to You and Your Family"
🔹 "Frontline Su***de Data, Reporting, and What Matters"

👉 Please register using the links in the comments (one link per webinar).

EMS Preparatory CE credits available. We are also working on CE credits for other disciplines.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/18/2026

The call line for first responders is one of the free resources available to first responders in Michigan.
Here’s what you should know about it — and why it’s not only for crisis situations.
Watch to learn more.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/16/2026

Another week of showing up for first responders.

To support the mental well-being of your team, we offer free presentations on available resources and confidential support options. Email us at info@fst5.org
— we’re happy to come to you.
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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/14/2026

Some may feel that calling our support line means something is “seriously wrong.” In reality, that’s a misconception.

Our line is one of the free, confidential resources available 24/7 for first responders and their family members — whether stress is building, sleep is off, frustration is creeping in, or you simply need a space to talk with someone who understands the work. You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/13/2026

Our team regularly travels across the state to deliver presentations focused on the mental well-being of first responders and the resources available for you and your family.
This training was led by Kristie Buruse for STAR EMS in Channing, MI — thank you for having us.

👉If you’d like to learn more or host a presentation for your department, please contact us at info@fst5.org.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/10/2026

🎙️We’re sharing a new episode of the Minds on the Frontline Podcast, brought to you by the Frontline Strong Together 5 Program.

“Building FST5: The POAM Perspective” features James Tignanelli, President of the Police Officers Association of Michigan .

The episode explores why statewide collaboration matters, how trust and culture influence whether support is actually used, and why mental health care for first responders must go beyond critical incidents to address everyday stress, family impact, and long-term wellness.

👉 Watch or listen — links in the comments.

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/09/2026

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766

02/07/2026

First responders are trained to stay alert, efficient, and ready to act.🚨 That skill saves lives on the job - but it doesn’t always shut off when the shift ends.

Hypervigilance can show up at home in subtle ways: impatience, tension, constant scanning, or feeling on edge when nothing is wrong. And often, no one ever explains why.

Awareness is often the first step toward change- for you and for the people you care about.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.🤝

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FST5 program. Supporting the wellness of Michigan's first responders and their families.
Visit your FST5 Website at fst5.org
In 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 or in need of 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 call
1-833-34-STRONG
1-833-347-8766