Physical Fitness

It is not only important for first responders to be mentally fit to handle the stresses of critical incidents, but also physically fit too. Regular exercise and other physical activities are a proven and positive ways to reduce stress and increase one’s overall health and wellness. The resources listed under this category are some great suggested ways to promote health and wellness for yourself and others.

Also, keep in mind as first responders we train to handle a variety of emergencies and improve our readiness, but one area that is often over looked is our physical readiness to handle those emergencies. Sometimes working out can seem mundane and pointless to what we do, but if you change your mindset from just working out to training. A workout can prepare you to perform the tasks required of you on an incident. So don’t just workout… Train!