Eastern PA Regional Critical Incident Stress Management Team

04/24/2026

Found this nice blog post on the role of humor in stress management for first responders: https://sop4stress.com/the-role-of-humor-in-stress-management-for-first-responders/

04/09/2026

Reminder: TEAM MEETING THIS MONDAY

Please make every effort to be there to network and socialize with fellow team members and learn about Animal Partners at Work and in Healing.

Monday, April 13, 2026 (1800 hours / 6 pm) IN PERSON at EMS Council
Topic: Animal Partners at Work and in Healing: PD K9, Mounted Patrol, Therapy K9, & Horses for Heroes

04/06/2026

Consider attending this documentary involving our own Dr. Ben Iobst:

Registration is required so we can maintain an accurate count and accommodate everyone who wants to attend. Please see the attached flyer for event information, and register here:

https://lnkd.in/eX3jiVnx

Please also share this with anyone you think could benefit from this story.
We also invite you to consider supporting the film through a donation. Donation information is also included on the attached flyer, or donations can be made here:

https://lnkd.in/ehaXuD4w

03/29/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1YtvwRvcaA/

03/27/2026

03/25/2026

Upcoming TEAM MEETING and New Member Orientation!

03/25/2026

Another event at DeSalles University, the team will most likely have a presence there and we may need volunteers, stay tuned!

03/25/2026

First Responder Retreat . . . This looks like a great opportunity for first responder to gather and share in wellness.

03/05/2026

TEAM MEMBERS, MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT CISM TEAM MEETING!!!!

MARCH
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (1800 hours / 6 pm) IN PERSON at EMS Council
Topic: Su***de Postvention: Impact on work and home families.
Presenter: Pat Fuisz

EMS Council address is 4801 Bernsville Rd. Orefield, PA

03/05/2026

Upcoming Basic CISM Training through the Eastern Pennsylvania CISM Team

Our one and only Basic CISM Training (Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention) training is coming up on March 26, 27, 28th. This is the best opportunity for first responders in the area to obtain this 3-day ICISF (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation) Certification in peer-support. This certification will allow you to join a CISM team.

Dates: March 26, 27, 28, 2026 8:30-4:30 pm each day
Location: Cetronia Ambulance Corps. 4300 Broadway, Allentown, PA.
Cost: $295.00 for course, workbooks and lunch on each day
Contact: Email either Jane M. Tucker (janetucker27@gmail.com) or Wanda Keener (knr1025@comcast.net) to register by email. Must pre-register by March 19th at the latest.

Don't miss your opportunity to receive this critical training, only offered once a year.

02/24/2026

TEAM MEETING TONIGHT!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (1800 hours / 6 pm) IN PERSON at EMS Council Topic: Partners in Crisis Responding featuring DCORT (Barb Daigle), LVLEOPS (Ben Iobst), FRCC (Peter Keady), LVCART (Tory Schadler), CIS Program (Candace LoPresti).

This will be a great time to network with other organizations in crisis response! Address of EMS Council was sent via email and IaR.

02/16/2026

UPCOMING CISM TEAM MEETING - REMINDER

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (1800 hours / 6 pm) IN PERSON at EMS Council Topic: Partners in Crisis Responding featuring DCORT (Barb Daigle), LVLEOPS (Ben Iobst), FRCC (Peter Keady), LVCART (Tory Schadler), CIS Program (Candace LoPresti).

This will be a great time to network with other organizations in crisis response!