Charleston 9 - Post Traumatic Stress, Suicide Prevention, Behavioral Health
TWO PRESENTATIONS at OCFA RFOTC
on Monday, MAY 20, 2024
Description:
On June 18, 2007, nine firefighters perished in a warehouse fire in Charleston, SC. What was initially dispatched as a trash fire escalated into one of the most scrutinized events in nation fire service history. David has the unfortunate experience of being the engineer on the first due engine that day. As he operated on the fireground, he witnessed things that he will never forget.
This seminar will present:
First-hand accounts of that day.
Never before seen video footage with radio traffic.
Initial resistance to the changes following the tragedy.
The heavy toll that this catastrophic event took on David's life.
The incredible changes that he and the CFD have made.
Dr. Griffin's scientific research regarding the change process following this event.
Details from the coinciding Best Selling Book, In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy.
Speaker:
Dr. David Griffin- https://www.drdavidgriffin.com/
TWO PRESENTATION SESSIONS Available:
Monday, May 20, 2024 - AM Session: 0900 - 1200
Monday, May 20, 2024 - PM Session: 1300 - 1600
Intended Audience:
Open to All OCFA personnel and outside agency members.
***If you cannot attend after registration, please cancel using the Eventbrite email link.***
Staffing:
No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.
Dress Code:
Station uniform, staff uniform, or business casual. No t-shirts, shorts, or sandals.
Questions:
Please send questions to jocelyncasillas@ocfa.org.