In today's episode, we discuss Dr. Higuera's background, VO2 max, Body Fat percentages, sleep, CVD, testosterone, stimulants, and so much more, and how they all affect the physical and mental health of the fire service.

Dr Daniel Higuera is an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of working with firefighters and police officers. Skilled in integrating wearable technology within health and wellness programs to help optimize performance and mitigate injury. A PhD with research focused on exploring the applicability of wearable technology for first responders. Strong community and social services professional with a Masters's Degree focused in Exercise Physiology from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

He can be found on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.danielhiguera/?hl=en

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On today's episode, I have the awesome opportunity to speak with Dr. Kim Meidenbauer, professor at Washington State University. We discuss her research on heat stress and how it affects decision-making and aggressive behavior, the physiology of what is happening inside the body during exposure to hot environments, as well as the research on how immersion in nature can heal. The parallels to the fire service are many and can change the way we approach our training and operations for service and readiness. Her research and bio can be found here:

https://psychology.wsu.edu/faculty/wsu-profile/k.meidenbauer/

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Jack Dunlavey is unapologetically Irish, served as an ambulance aide in Bethesda Chevy-Chase in his youth, worked as an Engineer for the Navy for 31 years, and was a chaplain in the John Hopkins Hospital System for 34 years. He has survived multiple near-death episodes throughout his life and in this powerful episode we unpack near-death experiences, healing, service, and living a life authentically true to yourself. He is an incredible friend and mentor.

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General Strategy and Tactics, Tips & Tricks for some of the issues faced during falls into basements.

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Mickey Farrell is a third-generation firefighter with 30 years of experience currently serving as a lieutenant in the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). He has spent the last 24 years working for the FDNY and is also an instructor at their fire academy. Additionally, he is the founder and author of Top Floor Tactics, an Instagram based training network, and hosts the View from The Top Floor Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the unique culture of his first due - Spanish Harlem, firefighting as an art form, managing high risk scenarios, how to remain authentically yourself and so much more. Check him out @topfloortactics.

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Tips for making your way out of a structure after becoming lost or separated from the hoseline and then finding it again.

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Today I'm joined by Grant Peyronel of DCFD's Rescue Squad 2. We discuss his formative years as a Corpsman in the military, joining DCFD, the rescue culture of DCFD, and the standards set by Special Operations and its schooling. We also discuss his first few months assigned to RS2, as he experienced multiple rescues, January 6th, and namely the January 29, 2025 collision near Reagan National Airport involving an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft. Out of respect to DCFD members, we kept the conversation light, but the lessons learned are incredibly valuable. Thank you, Grant.

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