Following the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Public Safety Wellness Center last month, the Fairfax County Police Department and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department are pleased to announce Wellness Fitness (WellFit), an industry-leading program designed to improve the physical health of all officers and civilian members of FCPD and FCFRD.
WellFit is a holistic physical health program intended to enhance and develop the overall health of both department’s hard-working men and women. The quality and breadth of the services offered through WellFit are nationally leading. WellFit provides employees with a variety of fitness classes led by skilled and talented instructors, medical staff with experience in athletic and physical training, and a dietitian available to provide counsel regarding healthy eating habits and optimizing performance.
Strength and Conditioning Workouts
From bench presses to HIIT training to cardio, the strength, and conditioning professionals at WellFit coach our officers from signing day to retirement. The classes at WellFit and Public Safety Headquarters are designed to strengthen muscles, increase mobility, and reduce injuries for our members all the while optimizing performance. In addition to formal classes, our strength and conditioning coaches also conduct one-on-one consultations and tailor appropriate exercise plans to help our employees achieve their fitness goals.
Physical Therapy, Athletic Training and Dietician
The talented and certified WellFit medical staff provide advanced assessments, treatments, and rehabilitation to our members who may be seeking physical health guidance outside of workout classes. Athletic trainers and physical therapists are available to address the specific needs of members who require additional treatment or are interested in improving their health. Experienced dietitians assist FCPD and FCFRD members in developing healthy eating habits tailored to the first responders.
Holistic Yoga Classes
The WellFit Yoga Classes focus on a holistic approach to both physical and mental health for FCPD and FCFRD members. Protecting the community begins with empowering our officers to focus on themselves and reflect on their movements and well-being. Our yoga classes connect their mind, body, and spirit to reduce stress levels, improve mental health, and better their quality of life.
Jiu-Jitsu Sessions
The FCPD Jiu-Jitsu Program is designed to not only focus on physical health but emphasize the benefits to your mental resilience and total well-being. Our members can utilize this training to develop greater flexibility and mobility, which are key benefits to assist in building a stronger and healthier body.
Accessible Mental Health Resources
The Public Safety Wellness Center serves as a spot where both police and fire department employees are provided a holistic approach to mental health, offering a wide range of services that cater to the needs of our personnel. The center houses a number of highly skilled, full-time clinicians with extensive experience in helping first responders and public safety staff manage their mental and emotional well-being, cope with stress and trauma, and develop effective strategies for maintaining overall health in the demanding and challenging environments they face. These resources and services are at no cost for members.
To be a leader in the law enforcement profession means to focus on our employees first. Together, FCPD and FCFRD are creating a culture that values the person from date of entry to retirement.
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