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
Agencies must link wellness, training, leadership and technology to mission performance
Forget protein bars — the best “exercise snack” happens in the patrol car, between calls or while restocking the rig
The warning signs it’s time to recharge, pivot or move on
“Maybe I cannot stop which threatens peace. But maybe, for one little moment, I can put others at ease.”
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback reminds first responders that “taking care of yourself mentally and physically is critical to serving, protecting and uplifting our communities”
Take our survey to measure how your department stacks up when it comes to supporting employees
Keeping a journal isn’t for everyone, but you can redefine what journaling means to you
What you think might be good for you could have hidden surprises
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
The Lexipol co-founder details the impetus for creating this health-focused event for all first responders
Many first responders avoid connection, but connecing with and confiding in someone who cares about us is proven to reduce stress
It’s critical to carve out time for yourself; otherwise, your life will become all about work
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok defines mindfulness and offers simple steps to practice it every day
Know when everyday stressors become something bigger; something that requires professional help
Understanding optimal water intake, plus simple steps for achieving daily hydration goals
Simple steps to help optimize sleep quality even when you can’t get the recommended number of hours
Stretching can help overcome some of the common muscle tightness that occurs naturally over time
Mindfulness techniques and takeaways from an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing training course
How supplements and smart shopping can start incremental change
How does your resilience measure up?
The origins of EMS Gives Life and the Code Green Campaign, and the FBHA Suicide Register
A holistic approach to physical, psychological and emotional wellness
Lexipol created First Responder Wellness Week to support, raise awareness and promote strong self-care among public safety workers
Join guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly in this episode of Inside EMS
Failure can fuel us to provide the highest level of care to each patient we come in contact with on the job
The concept of wellness encompasses the whole body, and leaders play a role in supporting the physical, mental and emotional needs of first responders
Our cohosts tackle the difficult topic of trauma and healthy ways emergency responders can cope with the sometimes overwhelming feelings
From resistance-training complexes to gamifying training, these strategies will help you maximize the time you spend working out
Learn how to confront trauma that occurs after a difficult call and how to end the stigma surrounding getting help
Follow these tips to boost your willpower and automate your healthy eating success
Choose great-tasting and heart-healthy snacks on-duty
The top 5 golden rules for making your goals and resolutions a reality
Why fire and EMS personnel should incorporate functional training
