We wanted to make you aware of a webinar this coming week, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET, 12 noon PT. …specifically focused on the planning, funding, and creation of fire department health and wellness facilities.
As fire departments recognize the need for proactive, comprehensive firefighter health programs, you’ll hear from departments and chiefs who have taken the next steps — building dedicated wellness centers or developing existing space – designed to support every aspect of their firefighters’ care. In this webinar, fire service leaders will share how their departments turned the idea of firefighter wellness spaces and centers into reality. From gaining buy-in and funding to selecting locations and prioritizing features, the chiefs will detail the full process of opening their facilities, including a variety of key topics:
They will cover:
-How to get your wellness center project off the ground.
-The difference between a wellness center, a clinic, and a fitness facility.
-Key features that make a wellness center effective.
-Lessons learned — do’s and don’ts when designing or retrofitting a space.
-Funding models and creative approaches to sustainment.
-Practical guidance on space needs, staffing, relationships, and program longevity.
Why attend?
Whether your department is in the early planning stages or already developing a wellness facility, this session will provide actionable advice, tested models and lessons learned from leaders who’ve built centers that work. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to design a sustainable program that promotes tailored care, trust, and improved firefighter wellness year-round.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET / – 12 p.m. PT.
DETAILS & REGISTER LINK:
https://www.firerescue1.com/firerescue1-webinars/webinar-how-to-build-firefighter-health-facilities
Check it out.
