Budget Item Proposal
    ITEM FRY The APP subscription for members of [INSERT YOUR SERVICE / CITY NAME]
    Download FRY The APP HERE
    VENDOR

    FRY Canada

    www.FRYCanada.com
    A Canadian-based company, founded by the First Responder family
    VENDOR COORDINATES

    (519)770-YOGA(9642)

    ℅ 2897 Haughton AveOttawa ON K2B 6Z4

    SOCIALS:

    Facebook

    IG

    Twitter

    LinkedIn

    To book a ZOOM Chat: LINK
    DESCRIPTION
    1. A toolbox for First Responder mind-body wellness & resilience, tailored specifically for First Responders by First Responders
    2. Over 700 instructional and follow-along videos on breathwork, energetic functional movement, passive deep tissue stretching, relaxation techniques, positive affirmations, mindfulness and meditation, specific to First Responders to calm the stress response, increase awareness and build resilience.
    3. Live-streamed classes in FRY The Method, developed pairing studies on First Responder mental and physical injuries with solutions in breathwork, energetic functional movement, passive deep tissue stretching, relaxation techniques, positive affirmations, mindfulness and meditation.
    4. Library of previously streamed classes.
    5. Over 80 First-Responder-Identified challenges and suggested tools to overcome (for example, insomnia, inability to let go, back strain etc)
    6. The digitization of the Canadian self-help book “F.R.Y. First Responders’ Yoga. The BOOK” available on Amazon HERE
    7. Studies supporting the elements of FRY the Method can be reviewed HERE, such as:
    • Breathwork can calm the nervous system or energize during an overnight shift;
    • Most lower back injuries in First Responders are due to overtraining and overly tight muscles; and
    • Meditation builds resilience to better handle difficult situations, professional and personal, when they arise.
    IMPORTANT FIRST RESPONDER STATISTICS

    Studies show First Responders experience:

    • 5x greater physical injuries;
    • Sleep disorders due to irregular shift work which affects health;
    • An inability to relax or let go
    • Anxiety
    • 30% develop depression and PTSD
    • Struggle with time for self-care while balancing personal and duty obligations;
    • Difficulty with public classes as they do not fit with their erratic schedules (ie cannot always attend a Monday night class)
    • Limitations as no one source is available for relaxation, meditation, movement and mind-quieting techniques, nor a comprehension one exists specific to First Responder needs

    https://www.frycanada.com/fry-research- links/

    https://www.frycanada.com/individual-first-responders/
    BENEFITS

    FRY the APP offers tools available anytime, anywhere, 24/7, specific to First Responders to help:

    • Calm the stress response
    • Energize when needed
    • Prevent Injury
    • Improve quality of life and mental health of First Responders
    • Build resilienceReduce prevalence of PTSD
    • Decrease burnout and depressionIncrease focus and awareness

    First Responders always have a phone on them.

    Examples of uses:

    • Had a bad call and need to let go? FRY The APP is there to lead members through breathwork, movement, meditation and/or positive affirmations techniques
    • Slightly overworked the lower back?  FRY The APP is there to lead through movements specific to work out the kinks
    • Feeling anxious? FRY The APP is there to lead through calming breathwork
    PROS
    1. Tailored specifically for First Responders (dispatch, police, paramedic, fire & volunteer services and management) by First Responders
    2. Valuable resource available within AND outside urban centers, meeting the needs of remote members
    3. Easy staff on-boarding by FRY CanadaIf a member/staff leaves the service, subscription is transferable to a new member for length of organizations’ subscription remaining
    4. Renewable annually
    5. Available anytime, anywhere, 24/7
    6. Annual cost is less than an annual gym membership or In-person training
    7. Complements other physical and educational training
    8. Complements Peer Support groups as it gives the Peer something to suggest and the member seeking guidance something concrete to do
    9. Workplace health initiatives have been shown to: decrease absenteeism by 27%; decrease disability days among blue collar workers, providing a good return on investment; and work because workers spend 33% of their time at work
    10. Demonstrates the Service’s (or City’s) support of its First Responders’ physical and mental health
    CONS

    Requires additional budget dollars

    Requires internet, wifi or cell service
    COST

    $186+HST/person x [INSERT YOUR NUMBER OF MEMBERS/STAFF]

    Plus

    Workshop cost, if interested [SELECT COST OF WORKSHOP BELOW x NUMBER OF MEMBERS/STAFF] + HST

    = TOTAL BUDGET ASK for 1 Year

    NOTE: Multiple year contract available
    Other Services available by vendor
    1. 5hr Overview of FRY The Method Workshop (suggested prior to onboarding): online ($280+HST/per person); in-person ($580+HST/person subject to minimums & scheduling) 
    2. 20hr Intensive Workshop on FRY The Method: online ($1120+HST/person); in-person ($1750+HST/person subject to minimums & scheduling)