The annual Professional Development Academy (PDA) is specifically designed for high school and college-age individuals who plan to enter a career in public safety and provide them with detailed, custom-tailored insights as they embark on the road to landing their Golden Ticket career.

the Professional development academy includes:

Physical fitness preparation
Personalized fitness plans to prepare for the physical requirements of a first responder role.

Nutrition/Sleep Coaching
Personalized nutrition plans and non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) &
sleep recovery plans for long term consistency.

Financial Literacy Coaching
Direct advice on navigating current and potential financial budgets
from financial experts familiar with first responder accounts.

Written Exam Study Techniques
Contemporary advice from industry professionals who have recently passed testing processes.

Resume and Application guidance
Assistance in preparing strong applications and resumes tailored for first responder jobs.

Customized Interview preparation
Training on how to excel in oral board interviews and other selection processes.

Recruit Academy Preparation
An overview of the challenges and expectations required in fire and police academies.
(FRLN will assign a Mentor from their future agency, for entire duration at Recruit Academy)

FTO | Probation | JATC Advice
Contemporary advice for prospect’s initial years in their department.

Career & Peer Support Advice
Advice on navigating a long career from recent retirees & peer support advocates.

Individual & Spouse/Partner Counseling Resources
Personalized and direct networking for counseling services.

Family & Child Counseling Resources
Personalized and direct networking for family counseling services.

Substance Misuse Counseling Resources
Confidential and personalized social work & sobriety services.

Networking opportunities
Connecting with professionals in the field to build valuable contacts and learn from their experiences.

FRLN Ambassador - Open Invite!
FRLN Youth Alumni are always welcome to join FRLN to carry the torch and pay it forward!!