Medina County 1st Responder Support Team

01/14/2026

This Sunday, January 18th is the Medina County Police vs Fire Basketball Game at Medina High School at 5:00pm. Admission is FREE and open to the public.

01/05/2026

We still have some open seats for our upcoming confidential, expense free retreat. Come get the healing that you and your family deserve. Register today!

01/02/2026

🚨🏀 MEDINA COUNTY — WE NEED YOU IN THE STANDS! 🏀🚨

The 2026 Medina County Police vs. Fire Basketball Game is almost here, and we’re gearing up for an incredible night of community, competition, and first responder pride.

Come cheer on the men and women who serve Medina County every day as Police, Fire, and EMS face off in a high‑energy, family‑friendly showdown.

📍 Medina High School
📅 January 18, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM Tip-Off
🎟️ Admission: FREE for everyone

Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your loudest support. The energy in the stands is what makes this event unforgettable.

👕 Want to rep your team?
Supporter shirts are available at FOP204.com

Let’s pack the gym and show our first responders how much this community has their back. See you courtside!

01/02/2026

Holding the men and women of the Ohio State Patrol in our prayers today.

It is with great sorrow that the Ohio State Highway Patrol recognizes the off-duty death of Sergeant Matthew Cook of the Defiance Post.

Our thoughts are with Sergeant Cook’s family, the Findlay District and the Patrol family as a whole.

10/27/2025

First Responders' Bridge is now registering for our 22nd, confidential, expense free retreat for active and retired first responders and significant others. Come get the healing that you and your family deserve. #911 Dispatchers: Breaking the Silence

07/25/2025

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Lorain Police Department as they grieve the loss of one of their own. Though words feel inadequate, please know our thoughts are with the entire department, the officer’s loved ones, and all who are impacted by this tragedy.

In times like these, the bond between first responders is more than just a professional connection—it’s a family united by courage, service, and sacrifice. We stand with you, honor the life lost, and share in your sorrow.

May healing come in time, and may the memory of your colleague remain a guiding light. 💙🕊️

07/09/2025

🚨 Free Training Opportunity for First Responders 🚨

🧠 Stress First Aid for First Responders

📅 Wednesday, July 23, 2025

🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. ET

💻 Interactive Webinar via CarmenZoom

🎓 3 CE Credits | Cost: Free

📍 Hosted by The Ohio State University College of Social Work

This interactive training is designed specifically for first responders and focuses on how stress impacts the brain and body. You’ll learn how to:

Recognize stress on a continuum

Understand how stress injuries develop

Use body-based and relational tools to manage stress in real time

Apply practical strategies to support yourself and your team

🔗 Register here: https://csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/988-lifeline-series/stress-first-aid-for-first-responders

FirstResponderWellness

This training will highlight the continuum of functioning that impacts humans while under stress. Participants will gain an understanding of how abnormal stress activation common in first responding work can cause stress injury that impacts the brain and body. Participants will gain tools to help id...

07/07/2025

We have a few spots open for our upcoming expense free retreat for active and retired first responders and significant others. Sign up today.

07/02/2025

The Giving Place, 1095 N. Court St., is a nonprofit resale store offering household items, furniture, clothing, decorations and more. The proceeds go toward local nonprofit organizations.

06/19/2025

🧠 Check out this upcoming eTMS Ohio Awareness Event hosted by the Medina County Veterans Services Office on Tuesday, June 24th from 10–11:30 AM. 🚨

This free public event will introduce an innovative, state-funded therapy for Veterans and first responders called eTMS, aimed at supporting mental health and recovery.

📍 Medina County Veterans Services Office
📅 June 24 | 🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
✅ Free parking

If you or someone you know could benefit—or you’re simply interested in learning more—feel free to attend or share!

🔗 RSVP & details:

Join us at Revving Up Recovery: eTMS Ohio Awareness Event to learn about the benefits of eTMS therapy for mental health recovery!

06/09/2025

🚔 2025 CPT Accredited Training 🚒
👮 POLICE: Earn 3 CPT Credits
🚑 FIRE & EMS: Earn 3 CE’s

Join us for a powerful, hands-on experience through equine-assisted learning 🐴 — a unique and engaging approach designed specifically for first responders.

✨ What You’ll Gain:

✅ Actively apply essential skills to better serve and protect

✅ Build awareness and presence while on the job

✅ Learn mindfulness & grounding techniques

✅ Prioritize your own emotional wellness to prevent burnout

🆓 FREE 3-hour session

🍽️ Catered lunch provided immediately after!

https://www.hopemeadowsoh.org/sessions