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In this episode of Five After Midnight, host Stephanie White, editor in chief of Firefighter Nation, welcomes guest Paul Shoemaker, a Colorado firefighter and paramedic. Shoemaker shares his battle with aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma amid a demanding fire service career. Diagnosed in 2025, Shoemaker details how relentless stress, sleeplessness, and workplace toxicity took a heavy toll on his mental and physical health, ultimately affecting his body's ability to fight cancer. Despite rigorous efforts to avoid carcinogens and maintain health, he reveals how burnout and poor firehouse culture play a critical but overlooked role in firefighter wellness. He emphasizes the urgent need for holistic approaches to create healthier, supportive firehouse environments.
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In this episode of Five After Midnight, host Stephanie White, editor in chief of Firefighter Nation, welcomes guest Paul Shoemaker, a Colorado firefighter and paramedic. Shoemaker shares his battle with aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma amid a demanding fire service career. Diagnosed in 2025, Shoemaker details how relentless stress, sleeplessness, and workplace toxicity took a heavy toll on his mental and physical health, ultimately affecting his body's ability to fight cancer. Despite rigorous efforts to avoid carcinogens and maintain health, he reveals how burnout and poor firehouse culture play a critical but overlooked role in firefighter wellness. He emphasizes the urgent need for holistic approaches to create healthier, supportive firehouse environments.

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