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OUR PROGRAMS
3 INNOVATIVE PATHS TO
SUCCESS & PERSONAL GROWTH
First Responder Liaison Network (FRLN) is organized for the development, implementation, and ongoing support of mentorship and professional development programs inspiring our youth and young adults to mature into engaged civic leaders and resilient community sentinels.
Unparalleled mentorship
Learn from off-duty & retired Firefighters, Law Enforcement, EMS Providers, and 911 Dispatchers.
Comprehensive programs
From growth mindset and physical challenges to classroom learning, we cover key aspects of first responder training.
Community
focus
Our programs are rooted in the belief that a diverse group of first responders strengthens teams and communities.
Non-profit
mission
We reinvest in our communities and constantly expand our programs to meet modern needs.
OUR PROGRAMS
ENTRENCHED MENTORSHIP Program
The Entrenched Mentorship Program (EMP) encompasses our Knee in the Dirt® Training Mentality coupled with a monthly commitment to local area high schools. FRLN Mentors and Ambassadors work closely with parents and school staff to be regularly present in the needs of our mentored youth. FRLN aims to be an attentive school resource advocate for young people. Our liaisons work with classrooms to help students prepare for professional careers in Public Safety. Building trust through competence, empathy, and consistent presence is key to our approach.
Youth Leadership Camp
The First Responder Liaison Network’s Flagship Program aims to provide life-enhancing skills that have a strong emphasis on responsibility to one’s family and community through personal development training, team-building, confidence-building and more.
Aimed at nurturing future civic leaders and first responders, our Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) is an immersive experience filled with activities and training. Designed for middle-school and high-school aged adolescents—students walk away with a stronger sense of community responsibility and personal growth. Participants will be challenged physically and mentally as they develop concepts of becoming engaged civic leaders!
Professional Development Academy
The Professional Development Academy (PDA) is specifically designed for high school and college-age students who plan to enter a career in public safety. This program offers students insight into the first responder recruitment process, including: interview preparation, career advice, physical fitness preparation, study techniques for written exams, resume and application guidance and additional network opportunities.
Also of note, VIRTUAL Professional Development Academies (VPDAs) are held every Second (2nd) Tuesday at 7pm Local Time each January, April, July & October. Click below to RSVP for the upcoming VPDA and learn more.
Help us build
a safer future
Whether you're a student eager to get a head start on a rewarding career, an engaged first responder interested in generativity for your community, or a potential donor interested in supporting our mission…
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Become a part of our journey. Visit our Get Involved pages or contact our team directly to learn more about our programs and how you can get involved.
A commitment rooted in diversity and inclusion
Our core mission is to guide under-represented urban and rural youth in various communities towards a range of public safety careers. Our programs are impartially inclusive and rooted in the belief that a diverse group of first responders is fundamental to a strong community response system.