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
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When leaders prioritize their own well-being, they set the stage for a healthier, more resilient workforce
Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences
Leading through crisis without losing hope 鈥� the Stockdale Paradox in EMS
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
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�
Building mental and physical resilience isn鈥檛 just important 鈥� it鈥檚 essential for EMS professionals. If your program isn鈥檛 gaining traction, these 5 roadblocks could be to blame.
There鈥檚 a fine line between coping and avoiding; which one are you engaged in?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing focuses on reducing the vividness and emotion associated with the traumatic memories
Following up after a traumatic incident can make all the difference. These practical conversation starters help you show empathy and provide support without making it awkward.
Forget protein bars 鈥� the best 鈥渆xercise snack鈥� happens in the patrol car, between calls or while restocking the rig
Savor the victories and find humor in the routine to carry the emotional load
Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity
Who could use a little more sleep?
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army鈥檚 doctrine on readiness
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
How one fire department added a shift to improve its members鈥� work-life balance
Short on time and space? Check out these products to help get a workout in no matter where you are in your day
By incorporating these snacks into their daily routine, EMS providers can better manage their energy levels and focus
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
Discover effective strategies to combat fatigue, stay alert, healthy and perform at your best
Build strength and stamina for the demands of the job with this first responder-focused training program
It can be challenging to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here鈥檚 our top 25 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
鈥淭ime鈥� magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
Learn these crucial phrases that signal emotional struggles for first responders and how to respond with empathy
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