COAST delivers an innovative skills-building curriculum tailored to Fire/ EMS who increasingly respond to behavioral health emergencies and provide follow-up services. COAST focuses on developing real-world skills through competency-based exercises that reinforce classroom learning. We also provide wellness and regional resources that enhance support and knowledge-sharing.

Broaden your understanding of how to coast through challenging behavioral health calls.

Learn the latest information and practices, including:

• Crisis services in our state and in your region, and the agencies and laws that impact them.
• Non-escalation and de-escalation strategies.
• Innovative approaches to individuals who have overdosed on fentanyl or other opioids.
• Rapid on-scene observation techniques that enhance interventions.
• Best practices for debriefing calls and assessing performance.
• Assessing suicide risks within various scenarios.
• Situational awareness and safety protocols for FIRE/EMS.

9:00am - 5:00pm