WCAFC – Presentation – Mental Health – 2025-11-05

November 19, 2025 – 1900 hours

Buchanan Engine Company No. 1

3159 Albany Post Road

Buchanan NY 10511

Association of Fire Districts of Westchester County (AFDWC), Westchester County

Association of Fire Chiefs (WCAFC) & Westchester County Volunteer Firefighters

Association (WCVFA) presents…

First responders face trauma every day. Mental health struggles are not weakness they

are an occupational hazard of being a first responder. It starts with leadership and by

breaking the stigma, supporting each other, and tuning into our bodies through

interoception (listening to stress signals like racing heartbeat or tight chest), and other

techniques, we build true resilience.

Safe to Speak. Safe to Feel. Safe to Heal.

Presenter: Angela M. Outhouse, RN, BSN, EMT. Vice-Chair, Behavioral & Mental; Health Committee

Light refreshments will be served