Fire Rescue Wellness
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.
Fire Rescue Wellness
Episode 65: The S*** Doesn't Fit with Meredith McQuerry Ph.D and Cassandra Kwon Ph.D
Last year I was invited to a female firefighter Facebook group and although I didn't join (I violently hate me some FB), I was privy to a few posts while I was an invitee.
One firefighter posted something of this flavor: "Hey! Is anyone else just SO CLUMSY? I seem to fall all the time on the fire ground." At least 40 others joined in with how clumsy they also are.
That experience inspired an Instagram post-> Girl you're not clumsy; your shit doesn't fit!
Not long after, I met Dr. McQuerry who confirmed my analysis of the situation.
You're going to love today's conversation with two Ph. Ds who study textiles and specifically the FIT and FUNCTION of firefighting gear. Hang on to your butts!
So what, now what?
Whether you are male or female, ask for what you need in terms of your gear fit. Ill-fitting gear leads to injury and could even lead to loss of life. Ask for what you need and keep asking until you get it!
Click here for Cassandra and Meredith's Bios
Contact the badasses:
mmcquerry@fsu.edu
chkwon@ncsu.edu
Follow them on IG:
@mer_mcquerry
@casskwon
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