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Resilient Responders

Psychological Preparation

Boost your operational confidence and effectiveness by mentally preparing before frontline duties. Practice grounding and self-care techniques after every call.

Last updated 28 May 2026

Being psychologically prepared goes hand-in-hand with being physically prepared, and it is useful! You will feel more confident in your role and be more prepared as you go to the frontlines to save lives and property.

What can you do before a response?

Prepare yourself mentally to enhance your operational effectiveness.

Steps to prepare oneself mentally before calls: steps 1 and 2, gather information and coordinate roles; anticipate scenarios, visualise tasks, and perform PPE checks.
Steps to prepare oneself mentally before calls: positive self-talk and box breathing techniques.

What can you do after a response?

Engage in grounding techniques, relaxation and self-care to take care of your mental health.

Illustrations showing the 3-3-3 technique, box breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, positive self-talk, and self-care steps for recovering after a response.

For more information on taking care of yourself in between your duties, check out the pages on physical fitness, mental fitness, emotional fitness (including the steps for Progressive Muscle Relaxation), and social fitness.