Fire Rescue Wellness

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 listen to the entire episode here.

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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). 

While fire departments need support, they often don’t know exactly what they need—and neither do the professionals trying to help them. That's where the comprehensive needs analysis comes in.

Most departments struggle quietly until the status quo becomes unbearable. Then, they rush into solutions without a clear plan, which the needs analysis should guide.

Proactive planning and a thorough needs analysis by a qualified and competent health and wellness professional can avoid much of the chaos that comes from desperation.

So what, now what?!?

Throwing sh** at the wall and seeing what sticks isn't a good plan for firefighter health and wellness!

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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 difference. Bottom line: You can't outsource the entirety of your health and wellness!

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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! You can listen here if you missed it.

Raquel Lorenzen is blessed to be married to her high school sweetheart, Lt. Justin Lorenzen, also known as “Jlo," for 20 years, and looks forward to each new adventure life brings. They have two amazing sons, Noah and Braxton, and love to support their many passions as they grow into the men they are supposed to be! As a family, the Lorenzens love pretty much everything outdoors! 

Raquel has proudly served our Veterans as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for 15 years at the OKC VA Medical Center, and for the past five years, has turned a hobby of photography into a side business.  She is part of a team of spouses that created the first Family Peer Support Team for OKCFD and currently co-coordinates the group. Raquel has a passion for supporting fire families in any way she can, whether it’s just a listening ear, helping find resources they may need, praying for them, or sharing their experiences as a couple, both failures and successes.

So what, now what?!?

Communication is the key, and finding your resources before you need them is critical!

Catch Raquel at an event:

Attending: Great Lakes HOT Fire Conference June 11-14th, 2025

Volunteering at: Firemanship Conference July 14-18, 2025

Round table discussion at: Carolina Fire Days conference Nov 12-15, 2025

Email Raquel at: [email protected]

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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!

Hear the original episode here

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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 chaos around the kitchen table.

They also ate all my Ratio yogurt (which is honestly fair because it's the BEST and has 25g protein).

So what, now what?!?

Getchu some friends who come from across the country to support you when you have a crAZy idea like hosting a conference.

Megan's Website

Vanessa's Shift work Blog

Vanessa's Testosterone Resource

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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. Check out the original episode here

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Final chance to donate to Arati's Go-Fund-Me

Last chance to join us for the Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit!

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Today's episode is a quick recap of my trip to NYC to present at the Tunnel to Towers/Guardian Revival Summit. I was once again reminded about the importance of telling our stories and I encourage you to tell your story!

So what, now what?!?

Vulnerability is a superpower, and your story might make a difference in someone's day or their life!

Email me with questions for Megan Lautz, the Rescue RD, and Vanessa Frost-Piadrahita, the Firefighter Strength Coach.

[email protected]

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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 here.

Email Vanessa to get access to the manifesto: [email protected]

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Last chance to get registered for the Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit! Live and Virtual options available 5.9.25!

Check out Tyler's previous episode!

Today, you'll get to hear once again from Tyler Barrett. She's a Savannah Engineer and a strength and conditioning coach who runs 100-milers for fun. 

So what, now what?!?

When your body whispers, listen- otherwise it might start to scream at you!

Email Tyler: [email protected]

Abbie Smith Ryan's paper on nutrition for injury recovery

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