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
FIT FOR DUTY - FIT FOR LIFE
How one fire department added a shift to improve its members’ work-life balance
The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions
To track your nutrition, you need to see what, when and how much you actually eat
5 practical ways to align chaplaincy with organizational culture and expectations — and why it matters
Tips from Boston EMS for starting a health and wellness program to support member resiliency
Explore ongoing research into fatigue and strategies to both prevent and manage it
How to help a partner, peer or station mate in crisis
Who’s looking out for the supervisor?
Check-in on how you and your partner are functioning during difficult calls, and learn when and how to take a productive break
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- 10 red flag phrases that signal first responders are struggling with stress
- My journey back to health following a painful ‘a-ha’ moment
- 3 effective breathwork techniques for first responders (and when to use them)
- Addressing burnout by normalizing mental healthcare
- The ultimate exercise playlist: Top 50 workout songs to keep you motivated