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
Observation — by others or yourself — has the power to shift behavior. Discover how self-awareness can improve resilience, focus and well-being
PFD Assistant Chief Jeff Schripsema shares a powerful story highlighting the department’s commitment to its members
Inside the 72-hour program helping veterans and first responders face trauma at its source — and reclaim their lives
Real culture shift starts small, with consistent actions from a committed minority willing to lead differently
Leading through crisis without losing hope — the Stockdale Paradox in EMS
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
A sober reminder that wellness isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a lifestyle
There’s a fine line between coping and avoiding; which one are you engaged in?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing focuses on reducing the vividness and emotion associated with the traumatic memories
Following up after a traumatic incident can make all the difference. These practical conversation starters help you show empathy and provide support without making it awkward.
Savor the victories and find humor in the routine to carry the emotional load
Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
How one fire department added a shift to improve its members’ work-life balance
Short on time and space? Check out these products to help get a workout in no matter where you are in your day
By incorporating these snacks into their daily routine, EMS providers can better manage their energy levels and focus
Discover effective strategies to combat fatigue, stay alert, healthy and perform at your best
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
