PFFWCF Wellness Conference

First responders across Wisconsin experience high levels of cumulative occupational stress and trauma exposure. While awareness of mental health challenges has increased, many firefighters, EMS professionals, and law-enforcement officers often lack accessible, culturally competent education that integrates clinical best practices with peer-informed, practical tools.

The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation's First Responder Wellness Conference brings together nationally and regionally recognized clinicians, peer-support leaders, and wellness professionals in a setting designed specifically for first responders. The conference is an eight-hour structured program combining instruction, interactive discussion, and applied skill-building designed to bring together first responders (fire, EMS, and law enforcement), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) practitioners, chaplains, and health care professionals in an interactive, collaborative setting.

Spouses and family members are welcome to attend!

Keynote Speaker:

Brad Shepherd 

Chateau Health & Wellness

Unpacking Alcoholism in our First Responder Community from an Alcoholic's Perspective

Featured Speakers:

Megan Lautz

RescueRD LLC | Tactical Nutrition & Fitness

Healthy-ish Eating for First Responders

Erich Roush, Psy.D.

Medical College of Wisconsin

Wired, Tired, and Can't Sleep: Understanding the First Responder Brain at Night

Robin Monson-Dupuis, LCSW, SAC, RYT

RMM Wellness Therapies

Yoga for Wellness