Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000040134

Behavioral Health Training Services for Ohio Fire & EMS First Responders

This opportunity from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal, seeks vendors to deliver behavioral health training for first responders statewide. - Government Buyer: - Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal (Ohio Fire Academy) - Products/Services Requested: - Behavioral health training services for fire departments and EMS providers - Delivery of 40 total classes: - 6 courses for general Fire/EMS providers - 3 courses for peer support continuing education - Instructors must develop, advertise, schedule, and teach courses - Instructors are responsible for their own travel and administrative costs - Notable Requirements: - Peer-based instructors are required - Course topics include Fire Service Mental Health 101, Operational Endurance, Balance, Boundaries, and Bravery, Beyond the Call, Strong Minds, Strong Crews, Family Matters, and peer support topics such as Providing Peer Support After a Traumatic Event, Active Listening Skills, and Addiction and Recovery - The Ohio Fire Academy will provide access to necessary platforms and certificates - Contract value not to exceed $42,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal, through the Ohio Fire Academy, is soliciting services to provide behavioral health training to fire departments and first responders statewide. The project aims to address training gaps by using peer-based instructors to deliver courses focused on mental health, stress management, self-care, and peer support continuing education. The contract includes delivering forty classes and invoicing monthly, with instructors responsible for course development, advertising, scheduling, teaching, and travel costs. The agreement term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a budget not to exceed $42,000.

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