January’s Quarterly Meeting was productive for planning around a variety of topics. Roles and responsibilities were were assigned to a few SCFP Spouses around a number of topics. Regarding our department’s upcoming Family BBQ (The Druid’s Rugby Club, June 1st, 3pm), Spouse Stephanie has brainstormed the bulk of activities, including lawn games, bouncy castles, and more. She will soon be… Read More
Legacy Place Society Introduction
A variety of resources were introduced at a recent Emergency Worker Mental Health Resources Symposium in Leduc on Tuesday, January 22nd. This week the SCFPSA website will publish notes on the speaker’s topics. From the Legacy Place Website: The unique challenges of the Peace Officer, Fire Fighter, Emergency Medical Services, 911 Dispatch and Military Professions is why Legacy Place Society… Read More
Free CPR & First Aid Classes
SCFP Spouse Michelle is organizing free CPR & First Aid (uncertified) classes for members of the SCFP Spouse Association through a gracious contact from SC Community Safety Education. Courses will run for about an hour and a half, and Michelle is hoping to organize one to take place during daytime hours and another in the evening. Dates will be offered… Read More
SCFPSA Meeting Tomorrow
Just a reminder that the SCFPSA meets tomorrow, Jan 20, 2019 at 4pm, Station Six! Childcare in the form of older children (teens and preteens) will be available in the training room adjacent to ours. There’s so much to discuss at this one: the first 15 minutes are going to guest speakers Colette and Gary of The Front Line Resiliency… Read More
Guest Speakers Added to Upcoming Meeting
A retired 20+ year RCMP Officer in Edmonton, Gary Benoit now serves the First Responder Community by providing coaching in mental health & wellness and achieving life balance alongside his wife, Colette, through their creation, the Front Line Resiliency Project. The couple has asked if we could spare 15 minutes at our upcoming meeting for them to introduce themselves and… Read More
SCFPSA Quarterly Meeting, Jan 2019
It’s been three months since we first met and the SCFP Spouse Association is due to get together again! We will be meeting in the large training room at Station 6 on Sunday, January 20th at 4pm. Childcare will be available in the smaller adjacent room. All Spouses of Strathcona County Firefighters are welcome and encouraged to join. A few… Read More