Is Wellness the new buzzword that sounds cool but is so watered down its losing its punch? We all know it's important but what are the actual parts and pieces that make up wellness and how do we work towards them both personally and organizationally?

This week on the Firefighter Craftsmanship we speak with Captain Jesse Clark of Boise Fire Department who has worked through some significant challenges and has chosen to thrive vs just survive with a career in emergency services and off the job.

In this episode we cover:

• It's not all Doom & Gloom!
• Why mentorship is so important and how it makes a huge impact
• What is the Forging Wellness Conference and Why is it so unique?

References mentioned in this episode (Some of these are Affiliate Links):

IAFF Wellness Fitness Initiative​

Fire Nuggets

Emergency Responders Health Center- Dr. Hilvers

Ready Rebound

FFC Podcast Episode 38 A conversation with Dr. Barb Thompson Operational Psychologist

Presilience for the Emergency Scene

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