YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - On March 18, Bi-County Ambulance (BCA) announced participating in First Responder Wellness Week, an opportunity to take the time to highlight personnel health and well-being, and agency wellness programs. 

First Responder Wellness Week, taking place March 25 to 29, is an annual event to build awareness of the wellness challenges facing public safety professionals, educate first responders on how to effectively care for their physical and mental well-being, and equip agencies to provide holistic support.

This year’s theme, “Stronger Every Day,” focuses on helping first responders build up strength in every area of wellness. Sponsored by Lexipol, which provides policy, training and wellness support for first responders, the event features a different focus for each day of the week: physical fitness, peer support, nutrition, mental health and family wellness.

“Personnel wellness is essential to BCA’s mission to serve and protect Yuba-Sutter communities, and we are dedicated to supporting our personnel and their families with resources addressing physical, mental, and relational health” said Bi-County Ambulance President/Chief Executive Officer Alex Bumpus. “First Responder Wellness Week provides an opportunity for us to engage with personnel on the topic of wellness, while bringing attention to the resources we have available.”

Bi-County Ambulance will mark First Responder Wellness Week by sharing critical resources and hosting events focused on physical fitness, nutrition and family wellness. In addition, Bi-County Ambulance will host an employee barbecue featuring a special guest appearance from Reuben, the therapy dog.