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.
Who could use a little more sleep?
Dr. Matthew Walker’s book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
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
Studies show that when members are given space to make consequential decisions with greater control, stress levels decrease
Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms
One of the key risk factors for alcohol abuse is post-traumatic stress, something many first responders struggle with
Processing trauma is more complicated than we think
Do those in public safety do a good job of taking advantage of what’s available to help them in their times of need?
Don’t feel bad if your New Year’s resolutions didn’t last long because the calendar is full of opportunities for a new beginning, a do-over, or a fresh start
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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