Every day, around the clock, our nation鈥檚 first responders give it their all. The job is uniquely rewarding. It鈥檚 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, SA国际传媒 and our partners from March 24 - March 28, 2025, to focus on your health and promote the wellness of your personnel. Each day we鈥檒l 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 鈥� 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
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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
If you鈥檝e ever worked tired, driven drowsy, or taken one shift too many, this one鈥檚 for you
5 practical ways to align chaplaincy with organizational culture and expectations 鈥� and why it matters
Learn how to choose the right pet for your shift schedule, energy level and emotional needs
When leaders prioritize their own well-being, they set the stage for a healthier, more resilient workforce
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 鈥渁ll-or-nothing鈥� attitude and replace it with 鈥渁 little goes a long way鈥� approach by following these five steps
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
There鈥檚 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
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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鈥檛 get better or even stay the same; you get worse
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
How personal connections can strengthen on- and off-duty resilience
You face enough challenges in your career 鈥� this webinar will help you simplify your finances and secure your future with confidence
Because we know how high the risk is for first responders, we must be diligent in detecting and preventing cardiac disease
As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, 鈥淚f you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.鈥�
Mental health in EMS isn鈥檛 just about bad calls 鈥� it鈥檚 about culture, leadership and access to care
It鈥檚 true; games help cultivate and maintain the relationships that make up your all-important support system
Is your constant state of alert bordering on burnout? Have the discipline to know when to give yourself a break
Falling short of a big goal can still lead to life-changing success
Dr. Matthew Walker鈥檚 book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep
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
By combining both motivation and discipline, you鈥檒l be able to sustain your fitness habits in the long run
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life鈥檚 toughest challenges
EMS fatigue management initiatives should include education and training about fatigue, providing access to caffeine and encouraging on-shift napping if possible
7 essential strategies for paramedics to restore your emotional energy, ensuring you can continue to provide compassionate care
Guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this episode of Inside EMS
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
Smartphone health app users are more active, sleep better and eat healthier according to a new study
Charles Blankenship shares take-home tips on change management gleaned from a personal health transformation
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