Deeply honoured to present, on behalf of Vancouver Fire Rescue Services, to the family of A/Lt Renville: -the flag, to his wife -his Van Fire Fighters #LODD medal, to his wife (by President Weeks) -his dress uniform cap, to his daughter -his helmet, to his son I will forever remember every word spoken.

This program has brought over 300 Mental Health Clinicians up to a level of First Responder awareness. This will translate for first responders being able to find MHPs that will be have a better baseline of understanding of our culture and Occupational stress.

After every diffusing we perform in the hall, our CISM Family reach out to each and every person involved with the defusing to insure the effects from the CI is dissipating .. if it's not.. that's ok we got you covered too with incredible referrals. We're not in this alone ever.

Such Tremendous firefighters stationed at these busy halls. The true definition of crew Resiliency. A crew that together goes to calls, eats, shares their ups and downs in life, bonds. A FF's resiliency is directly related to the support they have at the hall and home. #2in2out b

Pround to be working with FIREWELL to talk about #CMHA Resilient Minds at the #CIHR #CIPSRT public safety team grants workshop. Representing Van Fire Fighters and Vancouver Fire Rescue Services with IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada Sandy Hamamoto and Scott Marks.

This week, @smarksiaff and Sandy Hamamoto from IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada are in Regina SK to discuss mental health at CIPSRT stakeholder meetings. Also here (left) is Steve Fraser, Capt., Mental Health & Wellness from Van Fire Fighters Vancouver.

Something that can be applied anywhere, anytime just with the simple 3 2 1 scan. Close your eyes ... feel 3 touch sensations.. for a count of 3 inhalations for each.. 2 things you can hear.. the characteristics.. the tone.. then finishing with 1 thing you see.. reset the brain.

Today Lola spent time with some Vancouver Fire Rescue Services crews after a tough call. What does our #TraumaTherapyDog do to unwind after a tough shift? Frisbee & bee catching!

Great to be invited to discuss #Mentalhealth with #vfrs_lola the #traumadog Vancouver Fire Rescue Services. #campignite is awesome. Giving young women a snapshot of what an exciting career in the fire service looks like. #womeninthefireservice.

Having some off duty time while hanging out at #campignite. Thanks for the invite last week. ⁦Vancouver Fire Rescue Services⁩ ⁦Darrell Reid⁩ ⁦VancouverCism.com⁩

A device that helps to train the brain, Even a brain that’s never tried meditation before. it shows you through auditorial cues when your brain is busy and when it’s calm. building a stronger brain the future is Now! For mor info: vancouvercism.com/muse Got questions ask away!

“Personally, I don’t want to see any more of my friends kill themselves, & I’d do anything to stop that,” Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Captain Steve Fraser Proud of #VFRS members in this The Province story Gord Ditchburn @ACSheldonYoung & Lee Lax. Thx also Sarah Blyth - Gerszak. theprovince.com/news/local-new…

Enjoying some time off in #blindbayontario. #vfrs_lola enjoying some hikes, swimming, patio, and relaxing with Frank Wolf. This is what #mindfullness looks like for me. VancouverCism.com Darrell Reid Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Van Fire Fighters

Strike a conversation, say Hello to a passersby..spend that extra few mins with a fellow coworker.. It can be the game changer for someone in need. Need help on how to start the conversation with someone you're worried about? vancouvercism.com/suicide-inform… 24/7: 1-800-SUICIDE

Congratulations to Dr. joy macdermid for being one of the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)! This recognizes outstanding scholarly, scientific, and artistic achievement! McMaster School of Rehabilitation Science More info: news.westernu.ca/2019/09/wester…

This is huge news! Thank for all the hard work and countless hours put into make this happen. This is going to help 800+ firefighters live happier, longer and self directed lives, not to mention the families at home, waiting for them to come home everyday. #mindandbody

Catching up on emails after a long day at work is important. Being interrupted by this little beauty reminds me of my priorities. Emails can wait! Take time to pay attention to those around you. #timeforawalk. ⁦Vancouver Fire Rescue Services⁩ ⁦Darrell Reid⁩ ⁦Van Fire Fighters⁩ ⁦⁦

Our #TraumaDog is more high maintenance than your trauma dog. Hmmm....scritch Lola or write notes.....easy choice! Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Van Fire Fighters #VFRS #GoldenRetriever #MentalHealth

“When men can be re-engaged with their value system, they are very good at rolling up their sleeves and working hard to make a better world for themselves and their families." - Dr. Duncan Shields

With 1 in 5 people in Canada personally experiencing mental health problems or illnesses annually it’s safe to say nobody is immune from this. Just like anyone can roll and ankle and put them out of the game, as too can a mental health injury. We’re all on this journey together