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.
Episodes
211 episodes
Episode 211 Spotlight: Mitigating Risk of Death with AZ
This job is tough on us. And honestly, no one is getting out of this life alive, so why even try? I disagree! There are so many ways to mitigate our risk of early death. Hear more in today's spotlight. You can access the full-length original ep...
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Episode 210: Creating Structure within Chaos with Sebastian Olave, MS, SCCC, USAW-1
My guy Sebastian specializes in creating order out of chaos for first responders. Check out the great conversation we had a few weeks ago. Sebastian Olave has been in the strength and conditioning industry since 2010. He has worked ...
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Episode 209 Spotlight: HRV Explained with Dr. Mark Abel
Check out this great explanation of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) from Dr. Mark Abel, from the University of Kentucky. You can hear the full original episode here: https://www.firerescuewellness.org/podcast/episode-43-firefighter-research-with-m...
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Episode 208: Seattle Fire Part II with Manny Romero, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, EP-C
Manny is back, and this time he is speaking about incumbent health and wellness. Check out his recent episode here:
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Episode 207 Spotlight: Brain Injury Awareness with Dr. Chung
In this week's Spotlight, Dr. Chung speaks about concussion physiology and treatment. Firefighters should be heads up (pun intended) about brain injuries. You can hear the entire original episode
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Episode 206: Pflugerville Fire Impact Evaluation with Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita
Vanessa is back, and this time she's talking about the recently completed Impact Evaluation conducted by Pflugerville (TX) Fire. Shout-out to some previous podcast guests for their mentions in the episode. Their episodes are linked at the botto...
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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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Episode 200: Training Injuries and Heat-Related Illnesses with Dr. Kelly Kennedy, CSCS
Kelly Kennedy is back, and today we're talking about academy injuries and heat-related illnesses. As always, there were side tangents, and today included one on the nasty taste of essential amino acids (BLECH!) and the Society for Sport Neurosc...
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Episode 199 Spotlight: Throwing it Back to the OG Episode with Vince Zittnan
I fought starting a podcast for five years. But once I did, I was so happy I took the plunge. Now we're three years in and Episode 200 is looming. Hear a little bit from my very first episode with Vince Zittnan from Fire and Iron Media, my prod...
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Episode 198: From AT for Fire to Firefighting AT with Maura Shea
Two things can be true at once. Maura Shea is one of the best speakers and podcast guests I've ever had, and Maura Shea absolutely hates being on podcasts. In fact, she's now been on a grand total of three, and they've all been ...
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Episode 197 Spotlight: The Magic of a Shorter Work Week with James Geering
Almost two years ago, James Geering originally appeared on my podcast (catch the entire episode here), and since then, se...
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Episode 196: Firefighter Exercise Snacks with Annette Zapp, CISSN, CSCS*D
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.
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Episode 195 Spotlight: Breaking Out of the Echo Chamber
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.
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Episode 194: Designing a Fire Academy PT Program Part II with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D
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!...
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Episode 193 Spotlight: Medicine on the Fringe with Alyson Evans
Alyson Evans talks about fringe medicine in this week's FRW Spotlight. Hear what she says about CBD and efficacy in the fire service.
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Episode 192: Designing a Fire Academy PT Program Part I with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D
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Episode 191 Spotlight: D-K vs. Imposter Syndrome
I get it. Firefighters see black and white, and shades of grey don't exist. Therefore, it's easier for them to believe in absolutes vs nuance. Today's FRW Spotlight outlines why that might not be a great idea.
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Episode 190: NFPA 1580 vs. 1582: What’s New and Why It Matters Mike Conner and Jake Mota
NFPA 1582 has been updated and renamed as 1580. Come along on my conversation with Dr. Jacob Mota and Mike Conner as they discuss the changes.
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Episode 189 Spotlight: Long C-19 with Dr. Burriesci, DPT
Acutely, C-19 took the fire service out at our knees, and many members are still suffering from long-term issues. Hear what Dr. Burriesci, DPT, says about some of the impacts. Check out the full-length episode
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Episode 188: Compelling Purpose with Tessa Koschel, Ph.D., CSCS
I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Tessa Koschel at the NSCA Northwest regional conference last summer, and I knew we had to be friends. Tessa also recently spoke at the inaugural Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit in OKCTessa Kosc...
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