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
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
Lose yourself in these songs as you work out for your physical and mental health
Professionally trained chaplains are building sustainable systems — and freely sharing tools and education with volunteer peers across the country
Discover how EMTs and paramedics can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
Staffing shortages, weak feedback loops and outdated incentives are driving talent away. Stay interviews and engagement plans could be the solution.
Burnout tops the list of critical concerns. Discover how to recognize the signs and address root causes, to prevent and reverse burnout.
Real talk from the EMSpire Leadership Panel: leadership isn’t earned in crisis, it’s built daily, through intentional coaching, vulnerability and passing the torch with purpose
Bloodwork, CPAP therapy, supplements and nighttime routines can address hidden health issues that sabotage rest — and help medics sleep soundly again
Agencies must link wellness, training, leadership and technology to mission performance
Preparation transforms uncertainty into confidence and ensures your organization is ready for whatever comes next
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
A new study explores gender differences in PTSD and post-traumatic growth among firefighters, EMTs and medics
With 76% of EMS professionals facing burnout, agencies must prioritize recovery, resilience and leadership modeling to protect provider health and patient safety
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
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