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
Discover how EMTs and paramedics can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
“Fatigue isn’t just about feeling tired. It’s a physiological and cognitive state that directly impacts decision-making, reaction times and the ability to perform under pressure.”
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
Shift your mindset and identity to achieve and maintain your objectives
Our control is mostly limited to our thoughts, attitudes, actions and decisions about what steps to take next
A simple approach to selecting healthy snacks involves thinking in terms of “good, better and best”
Simple gestures, like checking in after difficult calls or noticing changes in behavior, can make a significant difference
These five strategies are designed to help you overcome exhaustion and maintain momentum toward your fitness goals
Dr. David Black, president of Wellness Solutions for Lexipol, welcomes first responders and their families to the second annual First Responder Wellness Week
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
Through a steadfast commitment to daily steps and leaning on your support system, change is achievable
Find your inner-chef with these recipes written, compiled and taste-tested by fellow first responders
When it comes to food donations, having healthy options available can make a big difference in first responders’ choices
These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
It comes down to selecting the right members and training them in two key areas
Quick snacks to keep your energy levels up
If your home is not a place where you feel comfortable, consider reevaluating where you are putting all your time and energy
As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn’t extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations
7 strategies for extending wellness resources to the unsung heroes at home
Lexipol places public safety wellness at the forefront with a week dedicated to education, community and support
Caffeine, supplements, cravings – our nutritionists break down their top tips
Better sleep is the best first responder countermeasure to shift work and fatigue
The more we can recognize and understand how our thoughts work, the better equipped we will be to break the habit
Leaders set the tone for agency culture across the board — including when it comes to wellness
Catastrophizing can actually cause more catastrophic results to you physically and mentally than the actual catastrophe you imagined
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
Take control of your recovery and wellbeing with this guide to creating your own plunge experience in the comfort of your home
Putting your body through heat-related stressors can help you adapt to the stress of working in EMS
Are you ready to take the plunge? Learn how ice bath therapy can benefit EMS providers in their everyday lives as well as on duty
When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions
The role of the chaplaincy in emergency services
First Responder Wellness Week was designed to provide resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job
With evidence-based strategies, you can reduce your stress and avoid burnout
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