Sec 15 11/4/20 FIRE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Question 1

In cases where illegal acts, suicide, self-harm, elder abuse, vulnerable adult abuse or child abuse are involved, the Peer Team Member will immediately contact the Peer Support Team ___.

Answer 1

PMHP (Program Mental Health Professional)

Question 2

Defusing: A discussion to reduce acute stress and tension levels following a critical incident. Should be done how soon after event?

Answer 2

2-12 hours

Question 3

Debriefing: (commonly referred to as a CISD) A group discussion that gives participants an opportunity to describe their own reactions and to hear the reactions of others to a critical incident. How soon after event?

Answer 3

1-7 days after event

Question 4

A Team Coordinator shall be selected based on experience and willingness plus must agree to additional intervention implementation training. How many hours training is required?

Answer 4

8 training on assessment, strategic planning for interventions and care of team members).

Question 5

All Team Counselors will, on a monthly basis, complete entries in the Peer Support Reporting Log to include data such as:

Answer 5

number of peer support contacts per month, number of referrals to MHP, training hours, and contact methods.