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APS Radio: Firefighters and the Fight for Rest
Firefighters are built to push through anything, but at what cost? In this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka sits down with Dr. Kellie O’Dare, executive director of the Second Alarm Project and deputy executive director at UCF RESTORES, to break down the real impact of the extended firefighter workweek. From chronic sleep deprivation and PTSD to burnout, recruitment, and family life, Dr. O’Dare explains why it’s time the fire service rethinks the 56-hour standard and moves toward healthier, evidence-based shift models like the 24/72. The conversation dives into the science behind sleep, the culture that stigmatizes rest, and the growing movement toward a “fourth platoon” workweek that prioritizes recovery and resilience.
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APS Radio: Firefighters and the Fight for Rest
Firefighters are built to push through anything, but at what cost? In this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka sits down with Dr. Kellie O’Dare, executive director of the Second Alarm Project and deputy executive director at UCF RESTORES, to break down the real impact of the extended firefighter workweek. From chronic sleep deprivation and PTSD to burnout, recruitment, and family life, Dr. O’Dare explains why it’s time the fire service rethinks the 56-hour standard and moves toward healthier, evidence-based shift models like the 24/72. The conversation dives into the science behind sleep, the culture that stigmatizes rest, and the growing movement toward a “fourth platoon” workweek that prioritizes recovery and resilience.
Brought to you by Firehouse Furniture: https://www.FirehouseFurniture.com and Unimac: https://www.AllianceLaundry.com/fire

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