Downloads
EMS Survey Followup
Prevalence of Suicide Risk-factors among Utah Emergency Medical Services Providers SurveyPosition Descriptions
Descriptions of each position within the Utah Critical Incident Stress Management Team.Membership Application Procedures
A document describing the application procedure to become a new member of the CISM Team.Psychological First Aid
Tips for emergency and disaster response workers. Provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).EMS Suicide Risk Factors
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers suffer a higher rate of suicide than the general population.
Prevalence of Suicide Risk Factors among Emergency Medical Services Providers in Utah
Gordon Mills, RN, BSN
What Can CISM do for You?
Debriefing - A debriefing, usually held 24-72 hours after an event, is intended for the first responders after a horrific event for your and other participating organization members who were on scene to discuss the event and help them deal with the emotions they are feeling including sadness, grief, fear, wanting to quit, etc. Please note: dispatchers are presumed to be on scene.
Defusing - A meeting for first responders immediately following a horrific event and sometimes during a long lasting event to "unload" emotions and or frustrations of what has or is unfolding. (We usually are not, however, able to be at the scene. Events such as the Price, UT, mining accident where first responders were needed for stand-by for several hours turning into days.)
Training - Informative training events to help you deal with stressors, manage your life, and recognize warning signs and symptoms of mental exhaustion.