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
We鈥檒l share actionable advice on how agencies can 鈥渓ead through wellness.鈥�
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
Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity
Leading through crisis without losing hope 鈥� the Stockdale Paradox in EMS
A sober reminder that wellness isn鈥檛 just a buzzword 鈥� it鈥檚 a lifestyle
鈥淔atigue isn鈥檛 just about feeling tired. It鈥檚 a physiological and cognitive state that directly impacts decision-making, reaction times and the ability to perform under pressure.鈥�
It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently
Detailing the fitness and nutrition plan used to shed 95 pounds
Achieve peak performance through foam-rolling, active warm-ups, deadlifts, functional dumbbell exercises, and high-intensity interval training
Exploring the distinct stressors first responders face during medical calls
Being a good listener is often more valuable than offering solutions
Our control is mostly limited to our thoughts, attitudes, actions and decisions about what steps to take next
A simple approach to selecting healthy snacks involves thinking in terms of 鈥済ood, better and best鈥�
Simple gestures, like checking in after difficult calls or noticing changes in behavior, can make a significant difference
These five strategies are designed to help you overcome exhaustion and maintain momentum toward your fitness goals
Dr. David Black, president of Wellness Solutions for Lexipol, welcomes first responders and their families to the second annual First Responder Wellness Week
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
Through a steadfast commitment to daily steps and leaning on your support system, change is achievable
Find your inner-chef with these recipes written, compiled and taste-tested by fellow first responders
When it comes to food donations, having healthy options available can make a big difference in first responders鈥� choices
These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
It comes down to selecting the right members and training them in two key areas
Quick snacks to keep your energy levels up
If your home is not a place where you feel comfortable, consider reevaluating where you are putting all your time and energy
As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn鈥檛 extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations
7 strategies for extending wellness resources to the unsung heroes at home
Understaffed, overworked first responders need robust wellness programs to combat stress
Lexipol places public safety wellness at the forefront with a week dedicated to education, community and support
Caffeine, supplements, cravings 鈥� our nutritionists break down their top tips
Better sleep is the best first responder countermeasure to shift work and fatigue
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 鈥� including when it comes to wellness
Catastrophizing can actually cause more catastrophic results to you physically and mentally than the actual catastrophe you imagined
As 鈥渢actical athletes,鈥� responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
Take control of your recovery and wellbeing with this guide to creating your own plunge experience in the comfort of your home
