Big spoiler alert: most fire departments don't need a fitness program; they need a comprehensive health and wellness program. This week's podcast episode has a few life updates (moving, gym equipment, and B.A. vs. A.A., AKA before Andy and after Andy) and a skeleton to follow if you're attempting to start a Health and Wellness Program in your department. 

If you can't be bothered to listen, here are the wavetops:

• Physicals first (as comprehensive as possible)
• Allocated time-you can't accomplish anything without time. And saying, "We allow our firefighters to work out on duty," isn't the same as, "We specifically allocate and carve out time because it's that important."
• Quality education
• Invest in a coach
• Then worry about space and equipment
• Bells, whistles, incentives, toys...those are low priority

So what, now what?

This job takes an enormous toll on our physical and mental health.  We can't just decide we will give up and phone it in. Our families, our fellow firefighters, and the citizens we serve deserve better.  Ideally, departments will take the brunt of the responsibility by providing services, time, and equipment. But if the department isn't doing it, you need to. You get only one shot at your life. Make it count.

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