R3 Wellness and Resiliency Resources

Fort Worth Fire Department

Please call 911 if you are in an active crisis.

Empowering Departments to Prioritize Mental Wellness

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The R3 program allows you to attend any of the approved R3 Resilience Trainings using paid training time OR if you choose, you may remain ANONYMOUS.

To remain anonymous: simply contact the organization providing the training and complete their intake process. No personal information will be shared with your department.

The Process

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Step 1:

Choose from the list of approved R3 Programs below, contact the organization and complete the application and intake process.

Step 2:

Contact Kaleb Kemp kaleb.kemp@fortworthtexas.gov to request training time for desired program. Once approved complete the FD012 travel training form.

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Two firefighters in full gear stand in front of a fire truck, with one waving and both looking at the camera.

Step 3:

Upon completion of the program, submit your program certificate of completion and a FWFD Course Evaluation to the wellness Unit.

Confidential Counseling Program

In response to the challenges associated with seeking counseling within police and fire departments, a confidential, culturally-competent counseling program is available through a contract with the American Warrior Association.

Every Fire Department Employee including telecommunicators, dispatch, retirees, and/or their immediate family members are provided 7 free sessions annually from our approved clinicians.

No personal information is shared with the American Warrior Association or your department.

  • A smiling middle-aged police officer with a beard, in uniform with gold insignia and a name tag that reads 'Wheeler.'

    “R3 just means I'm being proactive about my own development. I'm being a better me, husband, father, police officer.”

    Buck Wheeler — Fort Worth Police

  • Firefighter in uniform and helmet standing in front of a fire truck at night.

    “Seeing guys let go of burdens they’ve been carrying for so long is worth the trip.”

    Cliff Weaver — Fort Worth Fire

  • Firefighter standing in front of fire truck, holding helmet, smiling, wearing uniform and gear.

    “Don’t let the stigma hold you back. It’s okay to ask for help and take care of your mental well-being.”

    Brandon Randel — Fort Worth Fire

  • Fort Worth police officer standing in front of police car at night, wearing a white shirt with the Fort Worth Police logo.

    “Get out to R3 and talk to somebody about your experiences — you’ll learn that you’re not alone.”

    Kyle Wilcox — Fort Worth Police

  • A man in military fatigues with a patch reading 'Mekosch' sitting in front of a police vehicle with flashing lights at night.

    “The real vision is to make it okay for people to ask for help.”

    Eric Mekosch — Fort Worth Police

  • Black and white photo of a man with a beard wearing sunglasses, a baseball cap with the words 'One Tribe Foundation,' and a button-up shirt, standing in a dark indoor space.

    “You need to give yourself some you time. You have to be mentally and physically healthy enough to help others.”

    Ward Robinson — Fort Worth Police

Join us as we revolutionize mental health support for first responder

Whether you're a police chief, fire captain, or city official, you have the opportunity to bring lasting change to your department. We’ll guide you through every step.