If you listened to the episode, you know I’m running a care-package giveaway. Be sure to follow the instructions—I’ll draw the winner on February 18, 2025.

In today’s episode, I discussed advocating for yourself with your primary care physician. I didn’t cover advanced heart health screening, but stay tuned—Dr. Carrie Burns from South Metro Fire will be diving into that in a couple of weeks.

So what, now what?!

No one will advocate for you better than you. Pay attention, take care of yourself, and prioritize your health.

Description for your PCP of firefighter basics-yes, this form says "for the pregnant firefighter," but it's a pretty darn good summary of the basics your PCP should know!

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Dr. Maura Shea breaks down the return on investment for Athletic Training services in this week's FRW Podcast Spotlight. 

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 Science to the Station 

7-Minute Science

🔥 Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit 🔥

In this episode, Dr. Brittany Hollerbach and AZ take on NYC and dive into the world of firefighter research—how to formulate study designs, get involved in research studies, and make an impact in the field.

🚒 So what, now what?!? 

We break down the next steps for those interested in tactical research and performance.

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🎭 When you can see TWO Broadway shows in one day… DO IT!

Tune in for an insightful (and fun!) episode! 🎧🔥

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Today's Spotlight features the one and only Dr. Creatine, Scott Forbes, Ph.D. Scott riffs on the value of creatine in the brain and how it might help firefighters function better when sleep-deprived.

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Get registered for the Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit! Now with 8.5 Cat A BOC CEUs (for our athletic trainers)

Jon Vought is a firefighter/paramedic in South Florida who’s been on the job since 2009 and currently holds the rank of Captain. He’s a second-generation firefighter, plays the bagpipes for his fire department, and runs his department’s cadet youth group. In 2020, Jon started Rescue 1 CBD with the mission of bringing the benefits of the hemp plant to firefighters without the fear of failing a drug test and is currently coordinating a medical study with U.S. Firefighters using Rescue 1 CBD products.

So what, now what?!?

CBD has many benefits, including improving sleep and helping decrease inflammation, two things that firefighters could use.

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Check out Lex's tutorial on 'link in bio" and why you shouldn't use Linktree!

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Dr. Katie Dabrowski is a co-owner of Old Bull Athletics in Florida, and she and her business partner, Frankie, have turned physical therapy care upside down. In today's Spotlight, Katie talks about getting patients better by challenging them with appropriately dosed strength and conditioning.

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Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit

7-Minute Science

We all have "those nights" at the firehouse, but are they a chronic problem or an acute challenge? Our best practice approach to both situations involves forethought and planning because our brains will almost surely let us fail without a safety net for success.

So what, now what?!?

Self-awareness is a superpower. Surviving sleep deprivation either unscathed or lightly impacted involves planning ahead. What can you do TODAY to soften and mitigate the impact of the sleep deprivation that's coming your way?

Call to action: Are you enjoying the FRW podcast? Please give me a rating and a review on your favorite platform, then share the episode with a friend or on your social media channels.

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Wendy Lund is the CEO of Wellth Management and teaches mindfulness to first responders. In today's Spotlight episode she reminds us that teaching first responder emotional management is every bit as important as teaching advanced airways.

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Register for the Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit! Today's guest, Sarah Parks, will be attending, and you can hang out with her in person!

I meet the most incredible people while attending conferences! At this year's Science to the Station, I met Andy Anich, a guest, and Sarah Parks, today's guest.

Sarah is the embedded Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Oklahoma City Fire Department, and you'll hear some ways that your department could utilize a behavioral health professional!

So what, now what?!?

There are so many ways that an embedded professional can support your department. What about making 2025 the year you explore the possibility in your agency?

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Welcome to the FRW Spotlight, where we revisit gems from previous episodes in 10 minutes or less. Today, my friend BC Luke Peterson talks about how he manages the wellness needs of a department under 100 members.

Luke Peterson is a friend, battalion chief, and director of the wellness program at my former department. In today's spotlight, Luke shared some wins accumulated during our 20-years of service together.

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Check out Luke's business, Firefighterstraps.com

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