Frontline Strong Together

03/13/2026

When stress builds up…
some people meditate.
Some people journal.

And some people lift heavy weights so the next lift assist call goes a little smoother.

_
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

03/13/2026

FST5 has prepared two free live webinars for first responders on March 30:

• "Understanding the FST5 Resources Available to You and Your Family"
• "Understanding Cumulative Stress, Moral Injury, and Resilience in First Responders"

✔ Confidential support resources
✔ Practical insights about stress and resilience
✔ EMS CE credits available
Each session stands on its own, and you’re welcome to attend one or both.

👇 Registration link in the comments.
🙌 If you know a first responder who may benefit, please share.

_
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

03/11/2026

Frontline Strong Together will be attending the SHIFT: Mental Wellness for First Responders Conference as an exhibitor this April.

📅 April 7–8, 2026
📍 Hagerty Center – Traverse City, MI

This two-day conference brings together local, state, national, and international experts to discuss the impact of job-related stress and trauma in the first responder profession. Sessions will focus on recognizing when support is needed, practical strategies for managing stress, and resources that help responders maintain wellness both on and off the job.

Participants can also earn multiple continuing education credits, including:

• 14 EMS Preparatory CEs
• 14 MCOLES training hours for Law Enforcement
• Dispatch SNC approval
• Fire training certificates
• 14 Social Work CEs

If you’re planning to attend, be sure to stop by and connect with us.

🔗 Registration details: in the comments.

_
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

03/10/2026

A new episode of the Minds on the Frontline Podcast is out.

In Episode 78, “Building FST5 – the MPFFU Perspective,” host Geoff Lassers speaks with Matt Sahr, President of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, about the development of Frontline Strong Together and the role MPFFU played in building the program.

🎧 Links to listen are in the comments below.

_
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

03/09/2026

🙌We’ve had many new followers join us recently — welcome!

One of the things the Frontline Strong Together program does across Michigan is provide presentations and trainings for first responders and departments.

This week our team is in Frankenmuth, Saginaw, and Sterling Heights connecting with departments and sharing resources that support first responder wellness.

If your department would like to host a free presentation, reach out to us at info@fst5.org

_
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

03/06/2026

When the job becomes your whole world,
it’s hard to see beyond it.

Balance doesn’t happen by accident.
You build it.

Who keeps you grounded?



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

03/05/2026

Reaching out isn’t always easy.

Sometimes people wonder:
Is this serious enough?
Will this stay confidential?
What actually happens if I call?

These are real questions we hear from first responders. So we asked the team behind the FST5 line to respond.

Confidential support for Michigan first responders and their families — whenever you need it.

If you have a question you’d like us to answer in the next post, drop it below or send us a message.
_
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

03/03/2026

Overwhelmed doesn’t mean incapable.
It means you’re in the learning curve.

Be patient with yourself.
And don’t suffer in silence.

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

03/02/2026

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, 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.

_
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.

_
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.

_
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.

_
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