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Before a unit is dispatched, before lights and sirens cut through traffic, and before help arrives on scene, there is a voice on the other end of the line. 911 professionals are often the first first responders, absorbing fear, urgency, and trauma in real-time while guiding callers through moments that may forever change their lives. Their work is steady, composed, and mission-critical, yet too often unseen.
As we move into a new year, conversations around mental wellness are no longer optional; they are essential. Across public safety and positions of authority, the demands placed on individuals continue to grow in complexity, intensity, and visibility.
We’re excited to share that BRAINS 2.0 will be live before the end of the year, bringing expanded questioning techniques, increased relevance to today’s workforce, and deeper cultural competence to your pre-screening process. This updated version reflects the evolving landscape of public safety hiring, ensuring agencies can better identify high-quality, well-aligned applicants. It’s an update that reinforces FMRT’s position as the standard for responsible, evidence-based screening in public safety.