Membership Assistance Program (MAP)

Stress is a part of everyday life, but the stress encountered by emergency response personnel is well beyond the stress associated with everyday life events. When stress levels become too high, complications can develop. These complications not only affect job performance, but your personal life as well. Sometimes it is helpful to have someone to talk to..... someone who can understand and just listen.

The Membership Assistance Program (MAP) and Peer Support network of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, Inc. was designed to provide a resource through which members can voluntarily seek confidential referral and support from fellow fire fighters in times of need. These members, all of whom have volunteered to be an integral part of the PFFW MAP program, comprise a Peer Support Network of professional fire fighters from throughout Wisconsin. All have received initial and ongoing Peer Support training through Dr. Victoria Wiese of West Allis.   

The MAP is a stress management program for fire fighters, first responders, EMTs, paramedics, and dispatchers to assist them in self-care. If you feel the need to talk with a fellow fire fighter in a completely confidential manner, please feel free to call one of the Peer Support Members listed in this brochure. Please do not hesitate to utilize this program for it is a program of “fire fighters helping fire fighters”.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please call Dr. Victoria Wiese at (414) 915-0723 or (414) 384-2000 extension 42367.

List of MAP/Peer Support Members and Advocates

Although Peer Support Members provide short-term intervention and referral services, the program is an alternative for PFFW members seeking assistance and is not meant to replace professional help.

JOIN THE TEAM!

Because the PFFW MAP Team is comprised of "fire fighters helping fire fighters" each individual who participates in the program agrees to several key items that include:

• Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding any and all interventions including personnel involved and the content or subject of the intervention
• Participate in annual training and continuing educational programs
• Assist in research related to the program
• Undergo an application/interview process with the Program Director

If you would like more information about joining the MAP Team, please call Len Orlando at 920-606-9229.

Updated 6-08-10