What our seminar offers
Death and grief in action
- Processing of operations resulting in death
- Support for fire brigades, rescue services and other emergency services
- Dealing with your own emotional burden
- Understanding of grief processes and psychological reactions
Communication & dealing with those affected
- Conversation with relatives and participants
- Sensitive handling in stressful situations
- Empathetic and clear communication in use
Psychological strength and self‒protection
- Psychosocial Emergency Care (PEC)
- Coping strategies for traumatic experiences
- Strengthening resilience and mental health
- Dealing with depression and possible suicide risks
Practical Exercises & Role Plays
- Simulation of typical operational situations
- Confidence in action through practical exercises
- Strategies for dealing with stress and decision pressure
Legal & procedure for deaths
- Cooperation with police, fire brigade and funeral home
- Tasks of the undertaker in the operational process
- Legal basis for non-natural deaths
- Important steps in dealing with the deceased
Storytelling & Exchange
- Personal experience from fire and funerals
- Case studies from everyday work
- Space for questions, exchange and reflection
Who are we?
More than 70 Years of experience
We are Tim Messner and Dominik Kloppe – two firefighters with over 40 years of joint experience in firefighting and rescue and more than 30 years in the funeral industry. Our work and passion are for people who help every day in exceptional situations and often push their limits themselves. With our seminars and the guide "Ein Einsatz mit Todesfolge" we break taboos, share knowledge and help emergency services to better understand and cope with psychological stress.
Mental strength promote where it is most needed
We not only pass on experiences ‒ we convey concrete strategies and tools for the professional and humane handling of loss, grief and stressful assignments. In our seminars, we talk openly about difficult topics such as the processing of traumatic events and create space for exchange, reflection and mutual support. Our goal: to promote mental strength where it is most needed.
The references of our participants
Hello Tim, hello Dominik,
I wanted to give you some feedback on your presentation last week with our department.
I thought your talk was very good, and I believe most people were able to take something away from it, including on a personal level.
I personally recognized myself in several situations, and I found your openness, especially when sharing personal stories, very impressive.
Fire departments that do not yet live this topic the way we do will be able to gain tremendous value from your seminar.
Please keep going and continue to carry this message forward.
In closing, simply a big thank you.
Yannik S.
Fire Lieutenant (Volunteer Fire Department)
Thank you for visiting us.
Thank you as well for your openness and the relaxed way you approach this topic.
It is powerful how you share your experiences and remain authentic in doing so.
You two are a great team.
Keep going and be proud of what you do.
Marie S.
Psychosocial support for first responders
Hello Tim, hello Dominik,
Thank you again on our behalf for your presentation last night.
Afterwards, I received nothing but positive feedback from our firefighters.
Nils K.
Volunteer Fire Chief
Hello you two,
very interesting presentation yesterday.
Respect – and thank you. It’s amazing how much there is to talk about and share on this topic.
I could tell you stories as well.
Fortunately, I am very well supported and can talk to professionals at any time.
I can fully confirm your approach and your statements.
And your sense of humor – simply great! 👏
Larissa F.
Firefighter, Volunteer Fire Department
Warm greetings from Class 3b 😂
Thank you again for your great presentation today.
We will all take a lot away from it and will remember you very fondly.
All the best to you 🍀
Class 3b
Academy for Nursing Professionals
I wanted to thank you both from the bottom of my heart.
This conversation, the advice, and the videos helped me a great deal.
Over time, I have realized a lot, reflected, and learned as well.
I now see this period simply as a “lesson” for myself.
Kai W.
Captain, Volunteer Fire Department
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Frequently asked questions
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about our seminars and offers.
Why is our seminar so important?
Missions resulting in death leave traces - not only with the relatives, but also with the helpers. Firefighters and rescue workers see things that accompany them for a lifetime, but far too often what they have experienced remains unspoken. The burden is displaced while everyday life continues. Psychological strength has nothing to do with silence, but with awareness and processing.
Our presentation breaks this silence. We create a space where it is allowed to talk about burdens and find ways to deal with them. With decades of experience, we show how to cope with death and your own feelings. It's about breaking taboos, encouraging and giving helpers the support they deserve. Because only those who are strong themselves can help others.
Who is the seminar aimed at?
Our seminar is aimed at all emergency services - whether fire brigade, rescue service, police or Bundeswehr. It does not matter whether someone is active at the management level or at the team level: Everyone is affected, everyone is important.
We offer the seminar either as a pure executive seminar or as a format for the entire team - individually adapted to the needs on site.
In addition, we also offer specially adapted seminars for nurses - both in nursing schools and directly for outpatient and inpatient care services. Because here, too, employees regularly encounter emotional limits, which we respond to in a targeted manner.
How long does a seminar last on average?
Our seminars last on average about three hours. It is particularly valuable if the seminar takes place on a Friday or Saturday evening, because afterwards intensive conversations, exchange and joint processing often arise. This informal part is an important part – so it can take a little longer.
Where do the seminars take place?
Our seminars are designed as in-house training and take place directly at the respective fire brigade or an association of fire brigades on site. Unfortunately, individuals cannot participate at the moment - the booking is made via the organization of the fire brigade.
What are the costs for the seminar?
The costs depend on the route and effort. In order to relieve the budget coffers of the fire brigades, we offer a sponsorship system: Local companies can financially support the seminar and will be visibly placed in the seminar as well as in our social media posts. The sponsorship can be claimed by the company as advertising costs for tax purposes - a gain for all parties involved.
What is the maximum number of participants?
There is no fixed upper limit. Our recommendation is approx. 50 people, so that a personal exchange remains possible. In principle, however, larger groups are also welcome - with the note that with a large number of participants, direct contact with each individual naturally becomes somewhat more difficult.
Is special equipment required?
No, we usually bring everything we need for the seminar. On site, we only need a projector, a screen and a suitable room with appropriate seating. Everything else we provide.
“Strench does not mean showing no weakness” –
"Strench means dealing with it."
"Together we create perspectives."
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