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
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
There’s a fine line between coping and avoiding; which one are you engaged in?
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.
Forget protein bars — the best “exercise snack” happens in the patrol car, between calls or while restocking the rig
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
Who could use a little more sleep?
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
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
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
Discover effective strategies to combat fatigue, stay alert, healthy and perform at your best
Build strength and stamina for the demands of the job with this first responder-focused training program
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
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
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
