First Responder Wellness Week: 5 days of health and wellness

March 24, 2023
IAFC Partners

Join us March 27-31 as we partner with Lexipol to launch the first annual First Responder Wellness Week.

The 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.

Each day will focus on a different topic, providing videos, webinars, articles, podcasts and more.

Monday, March 27: Physical Fitness
Tuesday, March 28: Sleep and Fatigue
Wednesday, March 29: Nutrition
Thursday, March 30: Mental Health
Friday, March 31: Healthy Coping Strategies

From learning about the benefits of regular exercise to understanding how nutrition impacts mental health, there's something for everyone during First Responder Wellness Week.

IAFC is committed to supporting the mental and physical well-being of first responders and their families. Join us and Lexipol in celebrating and prioritizing the health of our heroes. Register for webinars and access new resources all week long at firstresponderwellnessweek.com.

Let's make wellness a priority in the fire service and ensure our heroes have the support they need to stay healthy and resilient on the job. #FirstResponderWellnessWeek #FRWW

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