Every day, around the clock, our nation’s first responders give it their all. The job is uniquely rewarding. It’s also uniquely challenging, with physical, mental and emotional impacts.
First Responder Wellness Week is dedicated to providing resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job.
Join Lexipol, EMS1 and our partners from March 24 - March 28, 2025, to focus on your health and promote the wellness of your personnel. Each day we’ll focus on a different theme, providing videos, webinars, articles, podcasts, shareable resources and more.
FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS WEEK WEBINARS
You face enough challenges in your career — this webinar will help you simplify your finances and secure your future with confidence
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
How personal connections can strengthen on- and off-duty resilience
We’ll share actionable advice on how agencies can “lead through wellness.”
Dr. Cherylynn Lee shares practical tools such as early intervention strategies, stress management techniques, and frameworks for creating a culture of proactive and responsive
FIT FOR DUTY - FIT FOR LIFE
Agencies must link wellness, training, leadership and technology to mission performance
This conversation delves into the importance of proactive brain care, leadership resilience and the future of AI in healthcare
New Florida data shows the profession must evolve or continue to lose talent at unsustainable rates
Observation — by others or yourself — has the power to shift behavior. Discover how self-awareness can improve resilience, focus and well-being
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Researchers have identified four common sleep disturbances experienced by public safety personnel
Discover how providers can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
Taking regular, scheduled vacations is an essential part of maintaining your well-being
End the burnout cycle with proven initiatives to create a more sustainable EMS culture
Mislabeling public safety K9s creates confusion, liability and access issues during high-stakes deployments
The benefits are clear, but where to start? Learn how to find, fund and implement a therapy dog program, and download a fillable caretaking schedule
Insulated, smart, and high-capacity bottles designed to help first responders beat dehydration on shift and beyond
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve provider retention
Don’t underestimate the value of your experience; share it with others, especially with those who are just starting out
As you develop healthy habits that provide you with time to decompress, you will have more energy at work and at home
Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
We can make our own lives more meaningful by caring for our bodies and spirits, and by finding the courage to say “yes” to the life we want
We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life
We also know walking provides tremendous benefits for physical health, but does our step count really matter?
At the AAA Conference, Dr. Long delivered more than a keynote — she issued a survival plan for first responders facing burnout
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, first responders can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment and fortify their resilience
This very efficient form of stretching can improve balance, flexibility and mental clarity
While often present in public safety culture, gallows humor is a double-edged tool — providing momentary relief but carrying emotional risks if left unchecked
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental well-being
Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED
The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions
To track your nutrition, you need to see what, when and how much you actually eat
