IPSA Webinar Week - Why first responders need post action strategic debriefing

The International Public Safety Association believes in providing mission critical, educational and affordable training opportunities to the public safety community throughout the year. 

Join us by participating in our first Webinar Week this August 14-18, 2017. Each day, Monday - Friday, IPSA will host a Free Educational Webinar at 10am Arizona Time.

Why first responders need post action strategic debriefing 

First responders witness tragedy every day. Even the best team leaders have moments of wondering if their team is really ready for the next critical incident. In the line of duty, whether it be public safety like law enforcement or emergency response, or an industry with potential for dangerous accidents like construction or oil and gas, there will be the inevitable critical incident on the job. These can result in physical injury or even fatality, but also in a more difficult to detect, and often long-lasting, other type of injury.

Post-Action Strategic Debriefing addresses a critical incident immediately after, using a process devised from several different proven techniques - the military's after-action review, critical incident stress debriefing and counseling & therapy intervention techniques. This process focuses on preventing trauma effects from the incident as well as creating positive momentum for the team to be stronger.

Combining basics from industry post-action techniques and therapy techniques, this course teaches the Post-Action Strategic Debriefing (PASD)© method for developing individual and team strength and resilience, leading to better action preparation; how to debrief following action; and then how to work toward healthy recovery and team cohesiveness. Attendees will receive a workbook for future PASD© sessions upon completion of the course.s critical.