
Fire Rescue Wellness
Welcome to the Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast! My name is Annette Zapp (or AZ), and I'm a Retired Career Firefighter and Ph.D. Student on a mission to ensure that every firefighter feels physically, mentally, and emotionally supported in their work. Join my guests and me as we have the critical conversations that help firefighters stay healthy and well.
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Almost two years ago, James Geering originally appeared on my podcast (catch the entire episode here), and since then, several departments across the country have adopted a shorter work week. We need to keep pushing toward creating healthier work environments for firefighters because change is possible! ***** Register
Exercise snacks are not food, but rather brief bouts of moderate to intense exercise that do not require equipment. The coolest part is that they can improve cardiometabolic and mental health, and even potentially performance in firefighters. So what, now what?!? Anchor these snacks to events that are already happening
Innovation is found outside of silos and sometimes you learn the most in places you might not belong. AZ recaps echo chambers in this week"s FRW Spotlight. Hear the entire original episode here. ***** Register for 7-Minute Science here Purchase FRW Swag here Get on the Waitlist for Building Your Career in Fire Follow
Check out Part II of how I think about programming for an academy. So what, now what? Rules I live by: 1-Arbitrary is not the way. 2-We don"t train for fictional demands. 3-Do no harm! 4-A rising tide lifts all ships. Be a tide. 5-Wash, Rinse, Repeat Hit this link to request a consult to figure out your training academ
Alyson Evans talks about fringe medicine in this week"s FRW Spotlight. Hear what she says about CBD and efficacy in the fire service. Hear the original episode here. ***** Register for 7-Minute Science here Purchase FRW Swag here Get on the Waitlist for Building Your Career in Fire Follow Fire Rescue Wellness on the so
Register for the Teambuildr event on 8.11! It"s free-99! Listen to the Episode on NFPA 1582 vs 1580 ***** Register for 7-Minute Science here Purchase FRW Swag here Get on the Waitlist for Building Your Career in Fire Follow Fire Rescue Wellness on the socials... IG | LinkedIn | Twitter Discount Code: FRW20 at Fluid Nut