Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation

Working to create a fire-safe and burn-free Wisconsin

Fire Fighter Support

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When those who protect and serve are in need, the Fire Fighters Foundation will be there.

Fire fighters work in the heart of every community every day to keep those they serve safe. When Wisconsin’s fire fighters are facing physical or mental health issues, personal tragedy or loss, or other challenges, it is our duty – and our honor – to help our brothers, sisters, families and communities in need. Fire fighter support programs include, but are not limited to: Disaster Assistance, Wisconsin State Fire Fighter’s Memorial Support and Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Honor Guard.

 

Disaster Assistance

Our Disaster Assistance Program provides immediate assistance to Fire Fighters and their families in their time of need including: line of duty death, severe illness or traumatic injury, treatment assistance, referrals to additional resources, and other traumatic personal situations. Since 2016, we have raised over $900k for firefighters and their families during times of need.

Assistance Toolkit 

Wisconsin State Fire & EMS Memorial

We support the mission of the Wisconsin State Fire & EMS Memorial to maintain a memorial honoring all Fire Fighters in the State of Wisconsin – recognizing those who have given their lives as the ultimate sacrifice as well as honoring those who have and continue to serve their respective communities.

Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Honor Guard

To assist and enhance their mission to render tribute and to honor our fallen brothers and sisters as well as to assist departments and locals in times of need; and to properly display and show respect toward the colors we fly and this proud profession we serve.

Fire Fighter Health and Safety

The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation provides services and support to increase the health and safety of Fire Fighters. This includes initiatives to prevent duty related cancers, improve mental health, and increase overall health and wellness of our firefighters.

Mental Health Resources

If this is an emergency and you need immediate assistance, contact:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  at 988

Wisconsin Fire and EMS Mental Health Survey

Click Here to View Previous Year’s Results

2024 Wisconsin Fire and EMS Mental Health Survey Analysis 

Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Member Assistance Program (MAP) Team

Click Here to Connect with a MAP Team Member

The MAP Team is dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of our firefighter community across Wisconsin. MAP Team members are a trained network of first responders and providers committed to providing vital assistance and peer support to first responders in need.

Interested in joining the MAP Team? 

Learn more about being a MAP Team Member HERE
Complete the interest form linked below, and we will contact you to set up an interview.
MAP Team Member Interest Form 

Contact the MAP Team:
Kristen Herreid – MAP Team Clinician
262-949-4346

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Jeff Gauthier – MAP Team Peer Lead
414-861-5039

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PFFWCF Office
608-630-8440

FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Peer Supporter Training

No registration required. Each of the above trainings are 9am-12pm. Contact Kristen Herreid at for more information.

Harvest Community Church 6612 S Howell Ave. Oak Creek, WI

Awareness and Resiliency Training

Mental Health Provider Training

Agency Administration

  • More dates will be announced fall 2025

Specialty Training

  • More dates will be announced fall 2025