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 25-29 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 “Stronger Every Day.”
The Florida fire department’s targeted approach to mental health has resulted in lower turnover rate and enhanced recruitment efforts
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Sleeping less than seven hours per night increases risks for nearly every disease
Hiring the right wellness coordinator for your agency is an investment in the health and resilience of your entire organization
As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.”
Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living
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Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
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Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
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By incorporating these snacks into their daily routine, firefighters can better manage their energy levels and focus
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
From family outreach to increased counseling access and more understanding from supervisors, firefighters are looking to leadership to step up in this area
A top-tier athlete breathwork coach shares exercises to reset your mindset on and off shift
It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently
Be alert to these phrases and ready to be empathetic and non-judgmental
Detailing the fitness and nutrition plan used to shed 95 pounds
From deadlifts to foam-rolling, these exercises will help you achieve peak performance
Exploring the distinct stressors firefighters face during medical calls
Corrine Flammer, N.J.’s first mental health resilience officer, details how fire/EMS leaders can create custom resiliency plans that address the needs of individual members
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
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