ICISF CISM Training in Balzac for Emergency Services in Alberta

The Alberta Critical Incident Peer Network (ACIPN) is pleased to offer core ICISF Courses: “Assisting Individuals in Crisis” and “Group Crisis Intervention” taught by experienced ICISF Approved Instructor Malcolm McNeill.

Core Training in ICISF CISM is hosted by Rocky View County Fire Rescue. This four-day course is designed to teach participants the fundamentals and specific protocols for incident assessment, strategic planning, individual (one-on-one) crisis intervention techniques, and informational and interactive group crisis techniques.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Assisting Individuals in Crisis:

• Psychological crisis intervention
• Resistance, resiliency, recovery
• Critical Incident Stress Management
• SAFER-Revised model
• Suicide Awareness and Response

Group Crisis Intervention:

• Common Stress Reactions
• Incident Assessment
• Strategic Planning
• Mechanisms of Action
• Group Crisis Interventions

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL FOUR DAYS OF TRAINING!

DATE & TIME: DECEMBER 16-19, 2025 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM DAILY

VENUE: Rocky View County - Balzac Fire Hall, Training Room

291015 Rocky View Drive, Balzac, AB T0M 0E0

Application for registration is limited to FRONTLINE emergency service personnel in Alberta interested in adding to or developing an integrated CISM Team for their emergency service organization and can join the provincial peer support network ACIPN upon completion. Instructors have the right to decline registration to any participant who does not meet the criteria.

*A course registration fee of $535.00 will cover all training costs. This fee must be paid in full to “ACIPN” to confirm a seat in the course and can be paid online with a credit card on the Eventbrite registration page OR email to request invoicing to pay via cheque. Food, travel, and accommodation is not covered by this fee.

The deadline to register is December 07, 2025

For any further inquiries, please contact Malcolm McNeill Tel: 780-953-1924 or Email: YWJjaXNtIHwgc2hhdyAhIGNh

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