The zPod is an enclosed recovery bed that gives hospital staff, firefighters, and first responders a quiet, controllable place to reset between shifts — without building new rooms.
Hospitals, fire stations, and response agencies operate 24/7, but their rest spaces rarely do. Shared call rooms, barracks-style quarters, and open break areas leave little room for genuine recovery between high-stress hours — and most facilities don't have the budget or floor plan to build private sleep rooms.
A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Global Health examined roughly 100,000 first responders. The findings show how common poor recovery is across this workforce.
Source: meta-analysis published in the Journal of Global Health (≈100,000 first responders).
The zPod adapts to the people using it. Here's how it fits across healthcare and public-safety settings.
Give physicians, residents, and nurses a private place to recover during long shifts and overnight coverage — without a dedicated call room for every team.
Between calls, crews need a moment to shut the world down. The zPod gives firefighters that space in a shared firehouse — without building individual rooms.
EMS crews, dispatchers, and field personnel can step into a controllable, calming environment to recover between bouts of high-stress work.
The zPod is an enclosed bed that gives each person a customizable environment for peace and tranquility. Inside a hard shell, staff control the light, sound, and airflow they need to decompress and rest — then step back out ready to work.
It ships flat and assembles on site, so a facility can add private recovery space wherever it's needed: a call room, a firehouse bay, an EMS lounge, or a break room.
Adjust lighting, sound, and fans for a tailor-made rest environment. (Optional)
LED lighting tuned to mood and sleep cycle, with the option to shut out light completely. (Optional)
A hard enclosure plus sensory-regulating features help staff decompress and manage overstimulation after high-stress hours.
Fan control keeps air circulating for a comfortable environment throughout a shift.
Bluetooth® speakers connect to a phone or tablet to play calming sounds for restful sleep.
6'6" of interior length fits a twin memory-foam mattress (sold separately), up to 43" wide by 78" long.
Removable doors make changing sheets and cleaning the interior quick — useful for shared, high-turnover use.
Ships flat in three boxes via LTL freight; two adults can assemble it with no extra tools.
The zPod can integrate with the alarm and dispatch software a fire department already uses, so crews never miss a call.
Designed and built domestically, with recognition from Arch Grants and the AACC.
Designed to keep crews ready. The zPod is not completely soundproof by design — personnel can rest while still hearing alarms and alerts, so they stay responsive when an emergency comes in.
For administrators and procurement teams, the zPod solves a recovery problem without the cost and disruption of construction.
Instead of knocking down walls to build private rooms, a zPod adds a private rest space wherever it's placed — a budget-friendly alternative for conservative facility budgets.
Flat-pack shipping in three boxes and two-person assembly mean a unit is in service quickly, with no permits or contractors.
Removable doors and easy-clean surfaces support shared, high-turnover use across staff and shifts.
From a single unit in a call room to multiple pods across a firehouse, solutions can be configured to your department or facility.
Police and fire departments across the country are putting zPods to work for the health, readiness, and safety of their personnel.
More police and fire departments coming soon.
The Marysville Police Department incorporated zPods into the SOP for their Restorative Rest Area — a formal step that makes recovery part of how the department operates, not just an amenity.
Risk-free for departmentsEvery department's needs are different — sizing, space, and shift schedules all vary. If a zPod isn't the right fit after 60 days, the department can receive its money back.
All we ask is that you donate the beds to a volunteer department in need that doesn't have the budget — so the investment keeps serving first responders either way.
Tell us about your facility or department and we'll put together a configuration and quote tailored to your space and budget.
Made in the USA · 60-day department guarantee · Configurable for single or multiple units
