Firefighter resources

Health tools made to be used at the station.

Printable, shareable guidance for firefighters and department leaders. Additional downloads will be added as the library grows.

First Responder Mental Wellness Summit

Hosted by The Pierce Foundation, Inc.

October 29–30, 2026 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC 28801

Two days of speakers, clinician-led conversations, breakout sessions, and practical tools to support first responder mental wellness, resilience, and relationships. A separate couples evening session is also available.

View details & register

See the organizer’s registration page for ticket options, pricing, and current event details.

GLP-1 medications & tirzepatide

Ask LifeWay Health about reduced pricing for GLP-1 medications, including tirzepatide. Inquiries are welcome from anyone—you do not need to be a firefighter or belong to a participating department.

Exposure tracking

Report a smoke inhalation exposure

Use this form to document a recent smoke or combustion-product exposure. LifeWay Health will review the report and follow up using the contact information provided.

This form is not monitored for emergencies.If you have severe trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion, fainting, blue lips, or rapidly worsening symptoms, call 911 or seek emergency care now.

Do not include a Social Security number, insurance number, or other unnecessary identifiers.

Smoke exposure report

Fields marked * are required.

Current symptoms (select all that apply)

Submitting this report does not replace your department’s incident reporting process or medical evaluation.

Resource libraryEducational—not a replacement for medical care

24-hour shift hydration timeline

A shift-aware plan beginning the night before duty and continuing through recovery.

Caffeine safety quick guide

Daily limits, common sources, warning signs, and practical choices for firefighters.

Pulmonary function test guide

A simple overview of the measurements recorded during firefighter testing.

Overexertion warning signs

A crew-ready reference for recognizing symptoms that call for rest or evaluation.