Being part of a first responder family is something truly special. The experience can be filled with pride, purpose, and strength. When a member of your family chooses to serve the community, your whole family takes on the duty. Whether it’s celebrating promotions and milestones, showing up proudly at community events, or adjusting to unpredictable schedules and shift changes, your resilience as a family matters deeply. Even in the quiet moments of worry when they head out the door, your strength does not go unnoticed. We see you.
We also know that behind the pride and purpose, there can be challenges: long hours, missed holidays, emotional fatigue, and the invisible toll that stress can take on the entire household. As families of first responders ourselves, we get it. That’s why UCF RESTORES, which includes the 2nd Alarm Project at UCF RESTORES, has developed resources specifically for first responder families. Click on the links below to find resources developed by first responder partners and caregivers for first responder partners and caregivers.