Presented by 1st Responder Conferences in Partnership with First H.E.L.P.

Co-hosted by The Alaska Department of Public Safety

Endorsed by the Anchorage Fire Department and Mat-Com Dispatch

This training is for all 1st responders, police, fire, military/veterans, corrections, dispatchers, chaplains, retired 1st responders, spouses, professional staff, clinicians, spouses and all who work in the public safety field.

1st Responder Conferences presents a multi-faceted two-day seminar and networking event for improving the mental health and wellness of our first responders. By discussing the real 21st Century issues that are consistently facing our first responders and their families, our conference will provide awareness, resources and action items to combat PTSD/PTSI, depression, suicide, addiction, stress, and overall mental health.

1st Responder Conferences proudly introduces a line-up of credible nationally recognized speakers who will address matters that impact the personal and professional lives of first responders and their family members through dynamic and engaging presentations for the entire first responder community. This two-day seminar is unique in that your spouses or significant others who support you are invited to come learn with you.

With a progressive and forward message of optimism and sustainability, 1st Responder Conferences goal is pushing past traditional silence and bringing first responder wellness to our Everyday Heroes.

“Peer to Peer Saved My Career – There are individuals who know what you are going through and can help.

– Troy Shuey, Sgt, Alaska Department of Public Safety / Alaska State Troopers.

Troy shares his story of trauma over his career and personal life. The moments he realized something was not right but had no idea what to do. What happened, how and who showed him he was not alone. A reminder that trauma is real, it changes us, but we can grow from it in a positive way. Troy has been in law enforcement for 34 years; he has been in the USAF, a Deputy Sheriff in Wyoming and an Alaska State Trooper. He served the majority of his career in patrol. He was an Assistant Team Leader on AST’s Special Emergency Response Team (SWAT for everyone else), AST’s Drug Recognition Expert Coordinator and currently is the departments Wellness Peer Support / Critical Incident Response Team Coordinator.”