The United States Fire Department Reserve Corps

A national volunteer reservist fire department and 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting firefighters, first responders, and their families through charitable, humanitarian, educational, and public safety initiatives.

Orlando · Telehealth offered

Open Monday through Friday: 09:00 AM–05:00 PM Eastern Time

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At a glance

Telehealth: Telehealth and wellness programs for first responders
Self pay: Mental health awareness and educational resources No cost

About

The United States Fire Department Reserve Corps was established under Florida corporation law and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization. It describes itself as a non-governmental, not-for-profit, charitable, humanitarian, educational, and public safety organization whose reservist members are backup forces.

Free educational resources
Referrals to professional resources
Crisis intervention
Group therapy
Individual counseling

Concerns they commonly address

PTSD

The Mental Health Services Command states that it offers PTSD support among other services.

Suicide prevention

The First Responders and Family Readiness Program provides suicide-prevention awareness and crisis-resource information.

Burnout and compassion fatigue

The pages list training on burnout and compassion fatigue prevention for first responders.

Services

Mental Health Support

Resources and assistance are provided for first responders and their families.

Crisis resources

Links and phone lines are listed for 24/7 mental health crisis and emergency care.

First Responders and Family Readiness Program

The program provides information, education, resource navigation, and community-based support for first responders and their families.

Humanitarian Services Gift Registry

The registry connects donated resources and humanitarian assistance with local fire departments that have identified needs.

Webinars and awareness campaigns

Educational webinars and awareness campaigns are offered on mental wellness.

Founder

Carmelo Báez

Mr. Báez organized and incorporated the organization in Florida on April 29, 2010, with the assistance of his family. He had served as a civilian volunteer in the response to the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Insurance, self-pay and costs

Self-pay

Mental health awareness and educational resources: No cost.

Inquiry fee

There is no fee to submit a Department Support Inquiry.

What to know before contacting

Who it sees

First responders, support personnel, and their families.

Care setting

telehealth: Telehealth and wellness programs for first responders.

Not an emergency service

Crisis resources are listed for 24/7 mental health crisis and emergency care.

Questions families ask

Can I use telehealth?

Yes. The practice lists telehealth: Telehealth and wellness programs for first responders.

What are the self-pay rates?