Mental readiness is as vital as physical conditioning or equipment reliability, yet many fire and EMS professionals face barriers to using behavioral health and peer support programs. Stigma, lack of trust and limited access continue to impact resilience and team performance. Agencies that make mental health part of daily operations strengthen their crews’ ability to perform under stress and recover afterward.
As agencies nationwide look to strengthen readiness, Lexipol Connect 2025 will bring together public safety leaders to explore what total readiness really looks like — across people, operations and leadership. The virtual event is free — reserve your seat here.