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, FireRescue1 and our partners from March 24-28, 2025, to focus on your health and promote the wellness of your personnel. Each day we’ll focus on a different topic, providing shift briefing videos, webinars, articles, podcasts and more, all within the overarching theme of being “Fit for Duty, Fit for Life.”
Wellness Week Webinars
How personal connections can strengthen on- and off-duty resilience
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
You face enough challenges in your career — this webinar will help you simplify your finances and secure your future with confidence
When leaders prioritize their own well-being, they set the stage for a healthier, more resilient workforce
Resilience is not something you’re born with; rather, it’s a skill you can develop
Peer support teams are a proven tool, but not every agency has the staffing or budget to create and run their own
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently
Caffeine, supplements, cravings – our nutritionists break down their top tips
Achieve peak performance through foam-rolling, active warm-ups, deadlifts, functional dumbbell exercises, and high-intensity interval training
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
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
When you avoid processing your most challenging calls, you don’t get better or even stay the same; you get worse
To track your nutrition, you need to see what, when and how much you actually eat
Dr. Matthew Walker’s book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep
How fire departments can better educate members about mental health conditions in order to identify issues and seek help early
Falling short of a big goal can still lead to life-changing success
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
It’s true; games help cultivate and maintain the relationships that make up your all-important support system
Fire Chief Robert Logan and Battalion Chief David Picone detail how SDFR shows its members ‘we’re focused on you’
How one department added a shift to improve its members’ work-life balance
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
After Kentucky Assistant Chief Chip Terry died by suicide, his widow made it her mission to help first responders get the help they need for PTSD
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Keys to resilient leadership
The short answer: Yes. And Dr. Jaime Brower offers the tools to make it happen.
Lautz describes extreme diets as “trying to get to a second-story window without a ladder,” which she combats through pro tips for making better choices on scene and at home
You might spare your spouse the grimmer details of a call, but bare your soul to your crew
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Lift more weight while reducing back pain: A guide on using weightlifting belts for first responders
Weightlifting belts that are properly fitted to the lifter can add extra support for the lower back and improve lifting performance
Functional fitness is essential for first responders, enabling them to build the strength and agility required for real-world rescues and other high-stress situations
Light therapy can help regulate sleep, improve mood and enhance focus during demanding shifts, offering a practical wellness boost for first responders
Tips for fire service leaders looking to foster a culture of wellness
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
