Challenge Resources
Sullivan 180 is dedicated to helping to support you with your mission in creating a healthier department. Throughout the Challenge, this page will be updated with resources for you to use. Have a resource to share? Email Nicole@Sullivan180.org to get it added!
General Resources
National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC)
First Responder Center for Excellence
International Association of Fire Fighters
Emerging Health Safety Issues for Women in Fire Service
Heart Health:
Heart-Healthy Firefighter Contract
Heart-Healthy Firefighter Monthly Challenges
Heart-Healthy Firefighter Know Your Health Tips
Cancer Prevention:
Best Practices to Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service: Off the Job
Healthiest Fire Department Challenge Newsletters:
Ellenville Regional Hospital
HEAL Mobile:
Health Screenings, Education, Access to Resources, and Linkages to Care
The HEAL Mobile is available for a number of screenings and education including Know Your Numbers, Nutrition, Cancer Screenings, etc.
Email Nicole@Sullivan180.org to request any classes or the HEAL Mobile.
Breathing and Relaxation:
Seated Deep Breathing Exercises: 20 minutes – Starting with a warm up of seated stretching, then engage in 7 deep breathing exercises to increase circulation, boost metabolism, and increase relaxation.
Seated Meditative Yoga/Self Massage: 21 minutes – Increase blood flow with a self-massage to stimulate endorphins to reduce pain and promote relaxation followed by a session of meditative yoga using your hands.
Stretching:
Make Your Mark: Exercise for Independent Living: 23 minutes – 21 exercises geared toward older adults to stretch and keep your body moving.
Cooking Class:
Tex Mex Quinoa Salad: 1 hour – Learn how to whip up a delicious and nutritious Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad. We'll guide you through each step, sharing essential kitchen safety tips and highlighting the amazing health benefits of ingredients like bell peppers. Don't miss this opportunity to learn new skills, eat well, and stay safe in the kitchen.
Garnet Health
Wellness Videos from Garnet Health:
Self-Care Forum Series: Women's Health
Self-Care Forum Series: Men's Health
Emergency Department vs. Urgent Care: How to Choose?
Nutrition Class:
Looking to learn more about healthy eating and lifestyle habits? Garnet Health is offering a nutrition education course that focuses on real-life strategies for improving eating habits, staying motivated, and supporting long-term wellness. The classes provide practical tips you can apply right away! Email Nicole@Sullivan180.org to request the class.
Physical Activity
Find local trails near you:
Catskills Fire Tower Challenge
Other physical activity resources:
Nutrition
Create a department water challenge:
Healthline - 9 Best Hydration Apps for 2024
Find healthy firefighter recipes:
Mental Health
Yoga and Meditation:
Other mental health resources:
If you or someone in your family has an RCLS Library Card, you have access to free online books through Libby.
“Building a healthier fire service starts with taking care of the people behind the gear. One walk, one healthy snack, one stretch, one department at a time.”
- Nicole Blais, Sullivan 180 Outreach Coordinator