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.
Episodes
184 episodes
Episode 184: Infrared Sauna Use in Fire
In today's episode, Dr. Burgess and I chatted about a singular study he conducted using an infrared sauna in firefighters who were conducting training evolutions. Much more research needs to be conducted before making overarching recommendation...
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Episode 183 Spotlight: Attacking Academy Training with Science with Dr. Jacob Mota, PhD
The objective: Prepare academy recruits for the physical demands of the job.The typical result: Certain fitness metrics improve, injuries occur among some recruits, and it remains unclear whether these gains actually enhance job performance...
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Episode 182: Research Considerations with Annette Zapp, MA, CISSN, CSCS*D
Get involved in the female firefighter body scanning project!
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Episode 181 Spotlight: The Risk of Unfit with Dan Bornstein
The state of unfitness in our country puts the United States at both a national security and public safety risk. Hear Dan Bornstein's take on the situation and
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Episode 180: Needs Analysis for Health and Wellness Services
I’m teaching my fourth cohort of Building Your Career in Fire: A Health and Wellness Professionals' Roadmap (you can join the waitlist for the next one here). ...
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Episode 179 Spotlight: Helping Ourselves First
In today’s Spotlight, I discuss caring for ourselves before turning to others for help. Don’t get me wrong—asking for help is valuable! But if you’re unwilling to take even the smallest steps on your own, no outside support will truly make a di...
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Episode 178: Supporting the Spouses and Fire Families with Raquel Lorenzen
In today's episode, you get to meet Raquel Lorenzen. If that name sounds familiar, you may have heard a previous episode with her spouse, JLo!
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Episode 177 Spotlight: Strength Sports with Sarah Johnson
Join incredibly strong firefighter Sarah Johnson as she recaps the three strength sports she participates in. Sarah recently moved across the country to be closer to her coach, Alec, and I'm working on getting her back on the show!
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Episode 176: Wherein Chaos Enters AZ's House with Megs and VFP
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 cha...
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Episode 175 Spotlight: What Ifs
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.
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Episode 174: The Importance of Stories with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D
Final chance to donate to Arati's Go-Fund-MeLast chance to join us for the Women's Tactical Human Performa...
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Episode 173 Spotlight: Annual Fitness Testing with Vanessa Frost
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
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Episode 172: Listening When Our Body Whispers with Tyler Barrett
Last chance to get registered for the Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit! Live and Virtual options available 5.9.25!
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Episode 171 Spotlight: Wellness Professional Spotlight
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 origin...
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Episode 170: The Power of a 30-year-old Photo with Major Chris Fields (ret)
This episode originally aired in the spring of 2023, long before I knew I’d one day call Oklahoma home.This past Saturday, I attended the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Oklahoma City Bombing. A recurring theme throughout the event was ...
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Episode 169 Spotlight: Bullet Points are Bullsh**t! with Joey Antonio
In today's Spotlight Episode, Joey Antonio riffs on sport supplements and how telling a story is important when educating. You can hear the entire original episode
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Episode 168: Finding Balance with Jay Dawes, Ph.D., CSCS
Register for the Women's Tactical Human Performance SummitToday’s guest is Dr. Jay Dawes—one of the pioneers in tactical performance and resear...
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Episode 167 Spotlight: DIY Shortcomings
In this week's FRW Spotlight Episode, AZ digs into the challenges with DIY. Tune in and make sure to share the episode with another agency!
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Episode 166: Arati (Part 2) and Friends!
Hop back and listen to Arati's previous episode here!Now, jump over and donate to our fundraiser....
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Episode 165 Spotlight: Joy Portfolio Diversification with Dr. Shanté Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS
In this week's Spotlight, Shante Cofield, the Movement Maestro will hit you in the feels regarding joy. Listen to the original episode
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Episode 164: Aggressive Search Saves Lives with Justin Lorenzen
I had no idea how many great people I'd meet within OKC Fire when I moved here 6.1.24. Today I introduce you to J Lo! He's the 5th OKC fire personnel that's appeared on the FRW Podcast and I can't wait for you to hear about the OKC Fire interna...
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Episode 163 Spotlight: HIIT Might be IT! with Katie Hirsch, Ph.D.
In this Spotlight Episode, Katie Hirsch, Ph.D. riffs on how HIIT might be important for firefighters. Listen to the original episode
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Episode 162: Firefighter Syndrome with Jadie Miller
Register for the Women's Tactical Summit!Get on the waitlist for AZ's course, Build...
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Episode 161 Spotlight: The Power of Agency Fitness with Kelly Kennedy, Ph.D.
Today's Spotlight episode features Kelly Kennedy, Ph.D. We talked about her long career as an exercise physiologist and the importance of agency collaboration. Listen to the original podcast
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Episode 160: I'll do Everything I Can with Firefighter Paramedic Arati Rudd
I’ve been fortunate to receive an incredible gift—the opportunity to meet Arati Rudd. Honestly, my life now feels divided into two parts: Before Arati (BA) and After Arati (AA).My words can’t fully capture the impact of this amazing huma...
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