“Excellence in fire and rescue isn’t just answering the call—it’s sustaining peak performance under relentless pressure. UFRA’s Health and Wellness resources help Utah’s first responders recover faster, sharpen focus, and build long-term resilience so you can lead, perform, and serve at the highest level for your crew and community.”

Crisis Support Line

801-587-1800

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Gear Up Your Health - Take The Challenge.

Complete by May 4th, International Firefighters' Day. The fire department with the highest participation in the challenge will be featured in the Fall 2026 issue of Straight Tip magazine.
Pick one health hack from any of the 6 button topics, and do it for 7 shifts (or 2 weeks)
Fill out the post challenge assessment to give your department credit.

Post-Challenge Assessment

Sleep/Recovery

Physical Health

Mental Health

Trauma/PTSD

Connection

Suicide Prevention

HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Warning Signs

People in danger of taking their own lives may

Reach out directly or indirectly
Rarely volunteer they are thinking of self-harm
Withdraw from family & friends

Know the Signs

Prevention

Your tools and apparatus need preventative maintenance. Is your body any different? Is your mind? Use these resources to discover what you and your crew can learn and do before help is needed.

LEARN MORE

Training

See our library of videos and other training resources that can assist first responders in learning more about behavioral health concerns in the fire service.

Get Trained