Pause First Academy is dedicated to helping frontline workers through resilience training, with a focus on holistic wellness, and work-life balance. Founded and staffed by those who have been first responders or have worked with first responders, Pause First Academy provides training - both in person and online - consultation, and resources for first responders.

Founder, Kim Colgrove, authored Mindfulness for Warrior and describes Pause First, "First responders are very well trained, but they are not prepared for the mental and emotional impact of the job. I created Pause First: Mindfulness for First Responders and Pause First Academy.... to help other first responders and frontline workers learn how to increase resilience."