First Responder
Readiness Series
Sponsor Opportunities
Support a free virtual education event connecting first responders and their families with trusted experts on health, wellness, finances, legal issues, retirement planning, and readiness for life on and off the job.
The Details
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Date: June 4, 2026
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Time: 7:00 PM
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Format: Virtual (Zoom)
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Cost: Free
About The Emerald Society
The Anne Arundel Firefighters Emerald Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting first responders and their families. In recent years, we have provided over $50,000 in assistance to local first responders and their families.
This series is another way we are working to support our community.

Sponsor Levels
Supporting Sponsor – $100
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Listed on event page
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Group social media thank-you
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Included in follow-up email
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Program Sponsor – $250
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Logo on event page
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Opening slide recognition
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Social media mention
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Included in follow-up email
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Readiness Partner – $500
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Prominent event page logo
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Opening and closing slide recognition
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Verbal thank-you during event
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Sponsor spotlight post
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Included in follow-up email
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Social media mentions
Speakers
Our speakers bring real-world experience and practical knowledge to topics that impact first responders and their families. Each session is designed to provide clear, useful information you can apply on and off the job.
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Dr. Kelsey Loftus
DAT, LAT, ATC; Fire Rescue Athletic Trainer
Sleep Health & Sleep Hacks for First Responders
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Celeste Flynn & Sara Laird
Phoenix Advocates
CSST Awareness & LODD-
Case Studies focused on the fires that killed their husbands
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Michelle Balfe
Financial Planner
Retirement Readiness & Beyond.
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Christina Meighen
LCPC
If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry How humor and sarcasm makes mental health more approachable, helps us deal with some wild things.
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P. Matthew Darby
Attorney
Maryland Workers Compensation and Presumptive Laws for First Responders
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Support The Mission
This event is free to attend. If you find value in what we’re doing, consider supporting the Emerald Society:
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Join: aaemerald.com/join
Donate: aaemerald.com/donate

Sponsors
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