The Mesa Fire Department Community Response Team (CRT) provides initial grief support and community resources to families who are dealing with a stressful situation.

Working in teams of two, the Community Response Team provides on-call assistance, seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. in the City of Mesa.

These services include providing emotional support to families and friends, assisting in the death notification process, and assist in the choice of necessary services.

Supporting the Community:

The Mesa Fire Department Community Response Team (CRT) is staffed by local volunteers who are interested in providing assistance and emotional support to customers during a highly emotional time.

Volunteer members will be contacted by pager and will respond to a call within 30 minutes.

CRT members will continue service for the families allowing for a smooth transition from paramedics/fire crews to the Community Response Team.

CRT volunteers will direct customers through the on-scene process. This process usually takes two to three hours per call.
 

Becoming a Team Member:

• CRT Application
• Attend & Complete an Interview
• Pass Background Check (fingerprinting and DMV driving record)
• Attend Orientation/Training
• Attend Mandatory Training four times a year
• Available for at least two shifts per month
• Commit for a one year time period

Volunteer Hours:

Volunteers have the opportunity to choose between day and night shifts to meet the flexibility of their schedules. The first shift is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the second shift is from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

More Information:

• Contact Anita Mapes at 480-644-3882 or by email

• Print a CRT Brochure

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