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So many problems in the fire service are from firefighters looking at something and thinking "I can do it better". That's how Mike Ettenberg started Fronline Optics.  Hear how he is doing it differently and how his company is deeply tied to charity.

Then we're talking about Zone 2 training and why we want an alternative to the CPAT.  Angie hates the vests, I hate the cost, and the fireservice deserves better. 

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This week we are speaking with Dr Daniel Higuera.  Dr. Higuera works in Southern California and has dedicated his education to improving firefighter performance.  He and his team handle over 2000 firefighters a year and he is a professor at the Santa Ana College.  We're talking about at wearable technology, call volume impacting body composition, and how to make the best of your situation.  

Please find Dr Daniel on IG @dr.danielhiguera where he posts a ton of useful infographics backed by actual science he is using in the field.

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Direct from the floor of FIDC we got an inside scoop of their presentation on cannabis in the fire service.  We're talking Cannabis, CBD, and Firefighters.

The conversation around THC and CBD is a polarizing one in the fire service and when the title of the presentation was posted on Facebook, it was met with numerous firefighters running towards retirement instead of getting with the times.

Change is coming.  

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Our experiences and perspectives as firefighters is continually changing and updating.  Recently the development of fire conferences for women has grown in popularity but Angie had a different experience with one.

We talk about how our perspectives have changed through the years on topics like discipline, women's conferences, probationary members, and being part of a union.

Thank you for listening and make sure to hit the coffee button before Angie loses it.

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FEMA has put out notice that National Fire Academy has cancelled all courses for the time being.  It's not often that we are affected by the actions of others but we are in a new age and a strange time.  What does this mean for us, you, your crew, and the future of firefighters?

Then, Angie goes to the dim web for some sleep advice from ChatGPT.  Sleep is a major point of frustration for most firefighters so is there a way to hack through and still have a life?

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Keto, paleo, carnivore, intermittent fasting, buzzword, influencer diet, fad, call it what you will but firefighters are suckers for them.  Is one diet better than the other, is carnivore the ultimate (mistake) for firefighters?  What about the GLP-1 movement?  Can and should firefighters use medication to lose weight if it can help improve their performance, or is it the easy way out.

So many questions, just enough time.  Join us for our some facts, but more ideas and thoughts on the popular food movements.  Definitely join us for the 14ish starting March 1st.  Details inside and at 4thShiftFirefighter.com

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Leadership in the fire service can look like a lot of different things.  Different styles, tactics, and success rates.  Servant Leadership has become popular for a reason and the fireservice has the chance to implement it every day.

Angie and Chris tell some stories of leadership and what traits make effective leaders, besides the company line of integrity and honesty.

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We have both been pretty critical of the working out in gear contingent in the past but times are changing and we have to reevaluate our stance from time to time.

We're going over our old arguments against the practice of working out in firefighting gear along with why those reasons might be outdated.

We're also revealing the 5 foundational movement patterns for firefighters and a new version of the burpee that's built to accomplish the goal of fitness without the risk of overuse injury.

Use the information in here at your own risk but let us know what you think and if it's helped you.  

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In a world where each new week brings a new risk, what is a firefighter to do?  Well, do the things we know how to, control the controllables.  Modify the modifiable.  Risk is part of the job but so is protecting yourself.

Angie and Chris review some of the staples of the fire service and how they positively and negatively impact our health.  Alcohol, smoke exposure, IDLH stuff, diesel exhaust, and just plain old existence in the fire service.

Check out the exam and testing resources mentioned at the end of the episode and reach out if you'd like a copy to give to your doctor.

Thanks for listening and talk to you soon.

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Angie does not like new years resolutions.  Firefighters do not like new years resolutions.  When you can't even figure out what day of the week it is, it really makes January 1 a pretty poor date to try and make any changes.

Instead, listen to our takes on starting your fitness or nutrition journey and some ideas on how to make the programs work for you.  Look for the 14ish to start up in February and have a happy quitters day on January 10th.

Thank you for listening and here's to 2025

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