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 23 - March 27, 2026, 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.
Join us for a week of daily sessions focused on strengthening wellness across your agency — everything from healthy habits and smart recovery to building a program that puts firefighter health front and center.
Practical strategies for injury, aging, and long-term performance.
Start here to create a restoration routine.
Why wellness is a need to have, not a nice to have.
How to weave wellness into your agency’s mission and culture.
Real first responder wellness questions, real answers.
HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES
Forget protein bars — the best “exercise snack” happens in the patrol car, between calls or while restocking the rig
Contract negotiations may hold the key to closing the gap between what medics expect and the reality of the job
With a provider-first 24/72 schedule, advanced clinical tools and a culture rooted in teamwork, Stokes County EMS is redefining what it means to build a sustainable paramedic career
Chronic inflammation is driven by sleep disruption, poor nutrition, limited exercise and unresolved trauma
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
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
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
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
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
EMS fatigue management initiatives should include education and training about fatigue, providing access to caffeine and encouraging on-shift napping if possible
7 essential strategies for paramedics to restore your emotional energy, ensuring you can continue to provide compassionate care
Guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this episode of Inside EMS
Lift more weight while reducing back pain: A guide on using weightlifting belts for first responders
Weightlifting belts that are properly fitted to the lifter can add extra support for the lower back and improve lifting performance
Functional fitness is essential for first responders, enabling them to build the strength and agility required for real-world rescues and other high-stress situations
Light therapy can help regulate sleep, improve mood and enhance focus during demanding shifts, offering a practical wellness boost for first responders
Smartphone health app users are more active, sleep better and eat healthier according to a new study
Charles Blankenship shares take-home tips on change management gleaned from a personal health transformation
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
In times of stress, your sympathetic nervous system is on high alert; box breathing can help
