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
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
By incorporating these snacks into their daily routine, EMS providers can better manage their energy levels and focus
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
Discover effective strategies to combat fatigue, stay alert, healthy and perform at your best
Build strength and stamina for the demands of the job with this first responder-focused training program
It can be challenging to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 25 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
Learn these crucial phrases that signal emotional struggles for first responders and how to respond with empathy
Watch and discover expert nutrition tips tailored for first responders for peak performance, faster recovery and sustained energy on the job
Ditch the “all-or-nothing” attitude and replace it with “a little goes a long way” approach by following these five steps
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
From managing unpredictable income to planning for early retirement, this guide offers essential financial strategies tailored to police, fire, EMS and corrections professionals
It can have a range of negative effects on both physical and mental health
Every little bit helps; find out which fitness clubs give first responders the most bang for their buck
When you avoid processing your most challenging calls, you don’t get better or even stay the same; you get worse
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
How personal connections can strengthen on- and off-duty resilience
You face enough challenges in your career — this webinar will help you simplify your finances and secure your future with confidence
Because we know how high the risk is for first responders, we must be diligent in detecting and preventing cardiac disease
As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.”
Mental health in EMS isn’t just about bad calls — it’s about culture, leadership and access to care
It’s true; games help cultivate and maintain the relationships that make up your all-important support system
Is your constant state of alert bordering on burnout? Have the discipline to know when to give yourself a break
Falling short of a big goal can still lead to life-changing success
Dr. Matthew Walker’s book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
By combining both motivation and discipline, you’ll be able to sustain your fitness habits in the long run
