West Virginia Prevention Solutions Survey First Responder Survey Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. – Step 1 of 13First Responder Survey Introduction Orion Strategies, in conjunction with West Virginia Prevention Solutions, is conducting a survey of as many first responders (municipal and county firefighters; EMS personnel; local, county, and state law enforcement officers; and ambulance services) in north central West Virginia as possible. The survey will explore topics of substance use disorder and overdose response, first responder burnout, and support systems for first responders. Please only complete the survey if you are part of a first responder agency that is headquartered in one of the following West Virginia counties: Barbour Braxton Doddridge Gilmer Harrison Lewis Marion Monongalia Preston Randolph Taylor Tucker Upshur The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Results of the survey will be aggregated and any personally identifying information will be anonymized prior to the results being reported to West Virginia Prevention Solutions. Thank you for your participation!NextWhat is your sex? *MaleFemaleWhat is your age? *18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465 or aboveNextCounty where your agency is headquartered: *BarbourBraxtonDoddridgeGilmerHarrisonLewisMarionMonongaliaPrestonRandolphTaylorTuckerUpshur(if you serve multiple agencies, select all counties that apply)What type of agency do you serve? *Fire departmentLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesOther(if you serve multiple agency types, select all that apply)If other, please describe: *Which of the following describes the total number of years you have served as a first responder: *Less than 1 year1 to 5 years6 to 10 years11 to 15 years16 to 20 years21 or more yearsNextDoes your county have a Quick Response Team (QRT)? *YesNoUnsureIndicate how much you either agree or disagree with the following statements:I understand what my county QRT does: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureI know who is involved in my county's QRT: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy county's QRT is a useful resource in addressing substance use and overdose in my community: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy county's QRT responds to overdoses in a timely fashion: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy county's QRT involves the local agencies/individuals it needs to be most effective: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy county's QRT is effective at preventing repeat overdoses: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy county's QRT is effective at facilitating the transition of overdose survivors into treatment for substance use disorder: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureNextIn the past year, have you purchased equipment to protect yourself from on-the-job violence (such as body armor) using your own personal funds? *YesNoIn the past year, have you purchased medical protective equipment (such as masks, face shields, gowns, etc.) for on-the-job use using your own personal funds? *YesNoIn your personal experience, which of the following best describes the public's current view on drug addiction: *As a socioeconomic issue linked to poverty, trauma, and lack of opportunityAs a criminal matter requiring punitive actionAs a public health crisis requiring comprehensive interventionsAs a personal choice that primarily affects the individualNextThe following questions will ask you to reflect on your perception of the public’s view on a variety of topics.Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:The public expects that first responders are primarily responsible for "solving" substance use disorder and overdose: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureThe public believes that first responders are primarily responsible for prevention of substance use disorder and overdose: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureThe public assumes that all first responders have extensive training in responding to substance use and overdose calls: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureThe public believes it is first responders' responsibility to connect those suffering from substance use disorder to long-term rehabilitation and support: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureThe public thinks that first responders are connected to a large referral network of substance use disorder rehabilitation resources: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureThe public believes that, if faced with the decision, first responders should give higher priority to emergency calls that don't involve substance use/overdose over those that do: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureThe public feels that the use of medical intervention to reverse overdoses (such as Naloxone/Narcan) is contributing to the ongoing crisis of substance use and overdose: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureThe public feels that harm reduction programs (such as needle exchanges) are contributing to the ongoing crisis of substance use and overdose: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureNextNow, the following series of questions will ask you to provide your own personal opinions on the same topics. Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:I believe first responders are primarily responsible for "solving" substance use disorder and overdose: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureI believe first responders are primarily responsible for prevention of substance use disorder and overdose: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureI have extensive training in responding to substance use and overdose calls: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureI believe it is my responsibility as a first responder to connect those suffering from substance use disorder to long-term rehabilitation and support: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureAs a first responder, I am connected to a large referral network of substance use disorder rehabilitation resources: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureIf faced with the decision, I believe that first responders should give higher priority to emergency calls that don't involve substance use/overdose over calls that do: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureIf faced with the decision, I believe that first responders should give higher priority to emergency calls that don't involve repeat substance use/repeat overdose by the same person over calls that do: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureI feel that the use of medical intervention to reverse overdoses (such as Naloxone/Narcan) is contributing to the ongoing crisis of substance use and overdose: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureI feel that harm reduction programs (such as needle exchanges) are contributing to the ongoing crisis of substance use and overdose: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureNextDoes your department utilize Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) when responding to drug overdose calls? *YesNoDoes your department require you to carry Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product)? *YesNoUnsureDoes your department pay full price for its doses of Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product)? *YesNoUnsureDoes your department receive free or reduced cost doses of Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) from any other sources aside from purchase? *YesNoUnsureIf yes, list which sources: *Cost is a factor in my department's willingness to use Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) on a drug overdose call: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureI consider potential negative reactions of a patient (violence, agitation, violent illness, etc.) when deciding whether to administer Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) on a drug overdose call: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy personal moral beliefs about drug use influence my decision on whether to administer Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) on a drug overdose call: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy frustration at repeat overdose calls for the same individual influences my decision on whether to administer Naloxone to that individual on a drug overdose call: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy department does not utilize Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) because of the high cost per dose: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy department does not utilize Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) because we consider it a poor allocation of department resources: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy department does not utilize Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) because we are not adequately trained on how to administer it: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy department does not utilize Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) because we are concerned about negative patient reaction (violence, agitation, violent illness, etc.): *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureMy department does not utilize Naloxone (ex. Narcan or a similar product) because the decision makers for the department have a moral objection to its use: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureNextIn the last year, have you responded to one or more repeat overdose call (involving the same person)? *YesNoIn the last month, have you responded to one or more repeat overdose call (involving the same person)? *YesNoOn average over the past year, what percentage of your department's total operating time would you estimate was spent responding to repeat overdose calls? *1-5%6-10%11-20%21-30%31-40%41-50%51% or moreUnsureIndicate how strongly you either agree or disagree with the following statements:Repeat overdose calls constitute a significant drain on my department's resources: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureRepeat overdose calls negatively impact my department's morale: *Strongly agreeSomewhat agreeSomewhat disagreeStrongly disagreeUnsureNextOf the following first responder support services, select all the ones that you are aware of your department providing: *Critical incident stress debriefingsPeer support programDepartment chaplainCounseling or therapy servicesEmployee assistance program (either department-provided or insurance-provided)Mental health workshops or training sessionsFirst responder support hotline(s)OtherNone of the above(select all that apply)If other, which ones: *NextHow much do the following factors influence whether you, as a first responder, might choose to seek out mental health support or services?Stigma around mental health *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allSelf-reliance/"suck-it-up" culture *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allConcerns about professional repercussions *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allLack of awareness of available services *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allFear of a breach of confidentiality *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allTime constraints or scheduling challenges *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allLack of trust in available resources *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allNextDoes your department have a chaplain? *YesNoUnsureIs your department chaplain a first responder? *YesNoUnsureIs your department chaplain an ordained member of the clergy? *YesNoUnsureDoes your department chaplain possess advanced training in mental health care (such as psychology, psychiatry, counseling, pastoral counseling, or social work)? *YesNoUnsureIn the past year, have you utilized the services of your department chaplain? *YesNoNextHas your department sought out external grant funding in the past? *YesNoUnsureHow much do the following factors influence whether or not your department chooses to seek out external grant funding?The amount of time it takes to find grants: *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allUnsureThe availability of applicable grants that align with my department's goals or needs: *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allUnsureThe availability of applicable grants for which my department is eligible to apply: *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allUnsureThe amount of time it takes to complete required reporting for a successful grant: *Very much soSomewhat soSomewhat notNot at allUnsureIf it were available, could your department use assistance seeking out and/or writing external grants? *YesNoUnsureOptional: West Virginia Prevention Solutions may be able to assist your agency with services such as mental health/resiliency training, mental health resources, and assistance seeking out and writing grants. If you are interested in having someone from West Virginia Prevention Solutions contact you, please include your information below:NOTE: this information will not be identified or correlated in any way with the survey results you submitted above. Survey responses will be anonymized before being reported to West Virginia Prevention Solutions.Submit
