Training Built for the People Who Never Stop.
A new platform is coming that changes how first responder agencies train their people — with elite instructors, flexible delivery, and content designed from the ground up for this culture.
Equipping Those Who Serve With Training That Actually Works.
After his own personal struggles with depression and a failed suicide attempt in 2013, Monda has dedicated his life to helping first responders acknowledge and address career-related mental health issues afflicting the responder community. As the founder of Survive First, Doug’s visionary leadership has paved the way for greater access to crucial mental health resources, ensuring the well-being of those who serve our communities.
A respected national speaker, Doug passionately addresses the importance of mental health and resiliency among first responders at FBI field offices, law enforcement agencies, and Critical Incident seminars across the country. He is co-founder of Trauma Behind the Badge, a trustee of the Florida Police Chiefs Association’s Education and Research Foundation, and an advisory member of Lynn University’s Crisis Resiliency and First Responder Training Council.
Long waits for critical training
Courses offered once or twice a year leave new hires in a gap — and your agency stuck waiting for the next available date.
Instructor quality is a gamble
You never know what you’re going to get until you’re already in the room. Inconsistent quality wastes time and erodes trust.
Limited options, no flexibility
The available catalog doesn’t always match what your people actually need. You take what’s offered — or nothing at all.
No pathway to build a program
Training happens in fragments, not as a cohesive strategy that builds your team’s capability and culture over time.
Peer Support Certification
Our signature program. Train your team to recognize, respond, and support one another effectively.
- Basic Peer Support
- Advanced Peer Support
- Group Peer Support
- Communication Skills
Clinical Competency & Mental Health Awareness
Bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and field reality.
- Competent Clinical Practice
- LGBTQ+ Awareness
- Stress Management
Resilience & Stress Performance
Equip your team with tools to perform under pressure and recover faster.
- Resilience Training
- Stress Management
- Essential Care Tools
Sensory Decompression & Nervous System Regulation
Advanced recovery tools designed specifically for first responders.
- Sensory Decompression
- Essential Care Tools
Leadership & Command Training
Train leadership to recognize, respond, and lead healthier, higher-performing teams.
- Command Level Training
- Mid-Level Supervisor
- Communication Skills
Agency Wellness Program Development
Build a fully functional wellness program inside your department.
- Building a Wellness Unit
- Essential Care Implementation
- Policy & Structure Guidance
Family & Relationship Support
Support the home life that supports the responder.
- Spouse & Family Training
- Communication Skills
Agency-Specific Tracks
Tailored programs for corrections, fire service, and other specialized departments.
- Corrections Track
- Fire Service Track
- Cardiac & Stress Response
Pick What You Need
Select individual courses that address your agency’s specific gaps. No package minimums, no filler content.
Structured Pathways
Pre-built programs that give your team a complete, cohesive training experience from orientation through advanced certification.
Flexible Format
We come to your agency for on-site delivery, or your team joins our twice-yearly comprehensive training in California.
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