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
Commit to making small changes for a positive impact on your health and wellbeing
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
The more we can recognize and understand how our thoughts work, the better equipped we will be to break the habit
Leaders set the tone for agency culture across the board — including when it comes to wellness
According to a recent report, 80% of millennial workers say they consider work-life balance when deciding whether to take a job
The wildly popular sport is a great workout for firefighters and EMS professionals
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
Has the deeply rooted tradition of stifling emotional vulnerability led to the disproportionate number of suicides among men?
Many agencies shy away from fitness testing for first responders, but annual tests can gauge the health and occupational readiness of your personnel
From cardiac care to supplements and yoga, Better Every Shift answers your questions from the live podcast event
Jeff Dill details the early days of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and its ongoing mission to provide support for first responders
First Responder Wellness Week was designed to provide resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job
With evidence-based strategies, you can reduce your stress and avoid burnout
Mindfulness techniques and takeaways from an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing training course
Researchers have identified four common sleep disturbances experienced by public safety personnel
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback reminds first responders that “taking care of yourself mentally and physically is critical to serving, protecting and uplifting our communities”
Take our survey to measure how your department stacks up when it comes to supporting employees
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
It’s critical to carve out time for yourself; otherwise, your life will become all about work
Keeping a journal isn’t for everyone, but you can redefine what journaling means to you
How supplements and smart shopping can start incremental change
How does your resilience measure up?
Lose yourself in these songs as you work out for your physical and mental health
Guidance for know when to everyday stressors become something bigger, something that requires professional help
Many first responders avoid connection, but connecing with and confiding in someone who cares about us is proven to reduce stress
By encouraging gratitude among members, fire departments can cultivate a culture of resiliency, as members are better able to bounce back from difficult situations
Understanding optimal water intake, plus simple steps for achieving daily hydration goals
Simple steps to help optimize sleep quality even when you can’t get the recommended number of hours
Stretching can help overcome some of the common muscle tightness that occurs naturally over time
How first responders can adapt to and recover from adversity faced on the job
The Lexipol co-founder details the impetus for creating this health-focused event for all first responders
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