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FirstNet®, Built with AT&T Bring Health & Wellness Training To Pasco County First Responders
O2X Human Performance to provide workshop for public health officials
Tampa, FL – FirstNet, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health, wellness and human performance of first responders nationwide. The next training workshop in a series of multiple events to take place across America will be held in Pasco County, Florida from Dec 7 – Dec 9. This training program brings a certified health, wellness and resilience curriculum aimed at first responders in addition to public health and safety officials.
The mental and physical performance workshops are run by O2X, a training and education company founded by former Navy SEALs. The training provides evidenced-based skills that support tactical athletes – personnel who require unique physical training strategies aimed at optimizing occupational physical performance, which includes public safety professionals. Tactical athletes serving in public safety risk their lives daily to keep their communities safe. They endure physical, and more importantly, mental stress throughout their careers and as a result, it’s become critical that they train properly to stay physically ready, but also maintain their mental health. Tactical athletic training seeks to integrate skills into the lives of first responders, so they are ready, resilient, and able to answer the call.
Over the course of three days, participants will learn how small, incremental changes can lead to sustainable performance and lifestyle improvements. The topics covered include strategies to mitigate the risk of injury, tools to enhance performance under pressure and manage high stress jobs, and education on proper nutrition, sleep hygiene, and foundations of movement – all designed specifically to meet unique training needs of first responders.
During the sessions, participants will hear from members of O2X’s team that includes U.S. Special Operations veterans, strength and conditioning specialists, mental performance experts, PhDs in nutrition and psychology, as well as sleep scientists.
“Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our community and we take their health and wellness seriously,” said Dr. Anna Fitch Courie, DPN, RN, PHNA-BC, Director, Responder Wellness, FirstNet Program at AT&T. “This program has proven successful and we’re hoping our collaboration will allow more first responders to feel equipped both mentally and physically to handle their jobs.”
“Physical performance is the key to increasing our capabilities, but we also require a mental element to complete the cycle of leader and member development,” said Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco. “Employee well-being and resiliency is imperative to optimize the overall performance and health of our agency.”
This training program reinforces the strategic priorities established by the FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition (FNHWC) to support first responders and their families. The mission of the FNHWC is to integrate responder, community, industry, and academic capabilities to support the health, wellness, and readiness of American first responders.
“We’re excited to begin this new relationship alongside FirstNet in the great state of Florida,” said Paul McCullough, Co-founder at O2X Human Performance. “This three-day workshop will act as a foundation for these law enforcement officers to keep their physical health and mental wellness a part of their daily lives, in order to stay prepared for the demands of the job.”
O2X Human Performance has successfully worked with hundreds of public safety agencies nationwide to provide innovative training and education aimed to help first responders finish their careers as strong as they started.
The workshop will take place at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus 3021 Sports Coast Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 from 8am to 4pm.
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About O2X Human Performance
O2X Human Performance provides comprehensive, science-backed programs to hundreds of public safety departments nationwide, federal agencies, and the military. The results driven O2X EAT SWEAT THRIVE curriculum encompasses all areas of human performance: nutrition, conditioning, sleep, stress management, and resilience. The O2X team is composed of Special Operations veterans, Olympic, professional, and All-American collegiate athletes, and hundreds of leading human performance experts.
Visit o2x.com for additional information.
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