Fire Rescue Wellness

Updated: 13 May 2025 • 176 episodes
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Welcome to the Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast! My name is Annette Zapp (or AZ), and I'm a Retired Career Firefighter 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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Last week I requested listener questions and as usual, one of you delivered! (Thanks Paul P!) Previous guests Megan Lautz (The Rescue RD) and Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita (FirefighterStrengthCoach) answered questions and basically created chaos around the kitchen table. They also ate all my Ratio yogurt (which is honestly

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In today"s episode I talk about how my crappy vision may impart some knowledge on why you might find it challenging to get started on your own health and wellness journey. Check out the original episode here ***** Register for 7-Minute Science here Purchase FRW Swag here Get on the Waitlist for Building Your Career in

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Final chance to donate to Arati"s Go-Fund-Me Last chance to join us for the Women"s Tactical Human Performance Summit! Use the code FRW20 for 20% off at Fluid Nutrition Today"s episode is a quick recap of my trip to NYC to present at the Tunnel to Towers/Guardian Revival Summit. I was once again reminded about the impo

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In this week"s FRW Spotlight you"ll hear from Vanessa Frost (or VFP as I call her) regarding the fitness testing conducted at Pflugerville fire. You an hear the entire episode here. Email Vanessa to get access to the manifesto: vfrost@pflugervillefire.org ***** Register for 7-Minute Science here Purchase FRW Swag here

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Last chance to get registered for the Women"s Tactical Human Performance Summit! Live and Virtual options available 5.9.25! Check out Tyler"s previous episode! Today, you"ll get to hear once again from Tyler Barrett. She"s a Savannah Engineer and a strength and conditioning coach who runs 100-milers for fun.  <AZ EDIT:

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There are many different health and wellness professionals that can positively impact firefighters and fire departments. I talk a lot about Athletic Trainers, but in today"s FRW Spotlight I shine the light on the others. You can hear the original episode here. ***** Register for 7-Minute Science here Purchase FRW Swag

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