The First Twenty

11/11/2025

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
-Winston Churchill
Giving back to our country is a common theme among America’s and . When it comes down to it, we are all have the same mission! From the Fire Service to the United States Military, we salute everywhere and the sacrifices they have made for our country! Thank you for your service!

09/11/2025

“Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.”
From generation to generation we will tell the story of the 343 bravest who gave everything on 9/11. Remember the heroic stories of our 343 Brothers. Let them inspire you to hug your loved ones a little tighter, listen to a friend a little longer, push yourself a little harder, and never ever ever quit. Any moment could be the moment we are needed most. Any day could be our last. Make it count.
Remember Fallen Brothers, Keep The Faith, Never Forget.

05/26/2025

"There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow person. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well."
- Walter Reuther

Today is Memorial Day. Please remember those that have served, fought, and died for our country. This day is for them.

It Begins With Gratitude
It Begins With Remembrance

02/26/2025

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. We can't show up for others if we're running on empty.
Join us for a FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW February 26th! Our partners ResponderStrong are launching the ResponderStrong's Champions Network and our Founder and Executive Director David Wurtzel will be the guest speaker.
Real support. No BS. Register through the link below https://bit.ly/4bjvcn7

01/01/2025

Where we've been, what we are doing, and where we're headed.

The First Twenty was founded in 2008 with the mission to improve the health, safety, and performance of those both serving and protecting our communities.

After launching the nation's first-ever mobile wellness solution for firefighters in 2012, our commitment to evidence-based solutions led to significant achievements over the next 7 years:
🔥 Our program was at the center of three major clinical trials in collaboration with FEMA, the National Institutes of Health, and Northern Arizona University
🔥 Implemented our program across major metropolitan areas, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Detroit
🔥 Extended our reach to federal agencies, serving both the United States Air Force Fire Emergency Service and the U.S. Forest Service
🔥 And remained in the constant pursuit of building positive foundational differences in the lives of first responders both on and off the job.

In 2019, we launched our Road to Resilience program. This innovative initiative offers first responders and their communities a clinically validated pathway to personal transformation, enhanced performance, and improved resilience. The program's success has led to its adoption as the official resilience program for USAF Fire & Emergency Services worldwide. Today, we continue to deliver resilience workshops to firefighters across the globe, providing them with essential tools to master challenging moments and build lasting resilience and enhanced performance.

11/30/2024

Such a great read about our founder from our friends over at CRACKYL Magazine!

As the first person in the U.S. to form a national fitness and wellness program specifically geared to firefighters, Dave Wurtzel has become a leading expert in the field.

11/28/2024

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
– John F. Kennedy
From all of us at The First Twenty- Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! To our brothers and sisters in the fire service, give thanks and always let your actions lead the way.

11/11/2024

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
-Winston Churchill
Giving back to our country is a common theme among America’s and . When it comes down to it, we are all have the same mission! From the Fire Service to the United States Military, we salute everywhere and the sacrifices they have made for our country! Thank you for your service!

11/02/2024

Join us Saturday, November 9th, for a day of , &
ResponderStrong and Narberth Police Department will be sponsoring The First Twenty's resilience workshop at the Montgomery County Fire Academy. These workshops are open to AND the community at large.

What We Will Deliver:
You will learn our clinically validated approach to personal transformation, enhanced performance, and resilience. Our process allows you to develop the mental strength to tackle any challenge while maintaining sustainable, positive changes in your daily life. Our team-driven approach provides the support and accountability to help you and your community live your most purposeful, fulfilling life. Through our resilience workshop, you'll discover how gratitude becomes your north star, with character standards as your code and faith as your way to put it into action.

Choose between two time slots: 9am - 11am or 12pm - 2pm.
You can find out more information about our resiliency program here:
https://www.theroadtoresilience.com/.../R2R-program...
Please follow the link below and scroll to the bottom of the event page to register!
https://responderstrong.org/train-the-trainer/

09/26/2024

Calling all !
Check out this unique opportunity to participate in a Health Study featuring the Surviving & Thriving Healthy Lifestyle App for ! Read more below and follow the link for a larger overview of the full study. Interested firefighters should contact Irene Lidoriki at [email protected].

"Dr. Kales' research team from Cambridge Health Alliance and Harvard is conducting a study focused on enhancing the health and well-being of firefighters. The study centers around the Surviving & Thriving Healthy Lifestyle App, a comprehensive tool designed to meet the unique lifestyle needs of new firefighters. This app is the first to offer a holistic approach, addressing key areas like nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and resilience, specifically tailored to the demanding role of a firefighter.

To ensure the app effectively supports the fire service community at large, we are seeking volunteer/call firefighters to participate in testing it. Your feedback will be crucial in refining the app and ensuring it meets the needs of firefighters nationwide. Participants will be compensated for their time and effort, and your involvement could make a meaningful impact on the health of firefighters everywhere."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10614295/

09/11/2024

“Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.”

From generation to generation we will tell the story of the 343 bravest who gave everything on 9/11. Remember the heroic stories of our 343 Brothers. Let them inspire you to hug your loved ones a little tighter, listen to a friend a little longer, push yourself a little harder, and never ever ever quit. Any moment could be the moment we are needed most. Any day could be our last. Make it count.
Remember Fallen Brothers, Keep The Faith, Never Forget.

08/24/2024

Can't forget the importance of the health and wellness of our retired Brothers and Sisters! Check out a recently funded research project from the the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Utah State University focusing on the health and wellness needs of retired career firefighters.

Please consider participating and sharing the study to support our firefighting family - past and present!
Find out more herer: https://exss.unc.edu/motion-science-institute/about-us/