Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield,Texas, Authorizing the Fire Chief to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Mansfield and the City of Cedar Hill, Texas, for Participation in the First Responder Readiness Group
Requested Action
Approval of Resolution
Recommendation
Approval
Description/History
Through the Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program, the City of Cedar Hill in conjunction with Dr. Brenda Tillman and Dr. Erika Sallee of the Readiness Group, have developed the First Responder Mental Health Resiliency Program Model Pilot. This program is meant to address the vicarious trauma that all first responders face on the job. This affects not only the first responder but also their families. This unique program will become the first of its kind in Texas and will allow the following cities to also participate in the program. Desoto, Duncanville, Grand Prairie, Lancaster, Midlothian, Mansfield, Red Oak, and Waxahachie.
Justification
Evidence shows that the following resources are effective in addressing short and long term effects of trauma:
Peer Support
One-on-one outreach
Group outreach
Therapy/EMDR
Physical Activity
Trauma Education
Referral Network
CISM Response
Funding Source
A maximum contribution of $5,000.00 to the grant program from Fire, Police, and Dispatch budgets and also supplemented through personnel hours or use of the program.
Prepared By
Michael Ross, Fire Chief
Fire Department