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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 205 episodes
Fire Rescue Wellness
Latest Episodes
Episode 205 Spotlight: Sleep Deprivation is Lethal with Dr. Allison Brager
The consequences of sleep deprivation in public safety and the military are indisputable. Hear what Dr. Allison Brager, Army Major and Sleep Neuroscientist, has to say in this week's Spotlight.
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Episode 204: Recruit School and Preparation with Manny Romero, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, EP-C
It only took three years, but I finally got Manny Romero on the podcast (and now we already have a part 2 booked!)Manny Romero is the Health and Fitness Coordinator at the Seattle Fire Department, a role he has held since 2022. He brings...
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Episode 203 Spotlight: Better Questions, Better Answers
Ask a better question, get a better answer-at least when you're querying an expert. Unless you're a guru, answers are nuanced, and context matters! Hear the original episode
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Episode 202: Wildland Firefighter Training with Austin Womack, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CF-L1e
In today's episode, you'll hear about training for Wildland Firefighters from Austin Womack, owner of Rugged Athlete. Austin Womack is a strength and conditioning coach, wildland firefighter, Army Infantry Officer, and owner of Rugg...
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Episode 201 Spotlight: Taking Care of "Future You"
Life runs at hyper speed, and sometimes simply setting yourself up for success in the future helps more than you could ever anticipate! I use the concept of taking care of future me a lot as it applies to health and wellness, but in today's Spo...
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