Fire Rescue Wellness

In today’s episode, Dawes and I kicked back with some crispy beverages and reflected on fire academy training.

It’s a hot topic among instructors, and in my opinion, too often, random acts of fitness dominate the physical training sessions.

But here’s the thing...during the 24-1 OSU-OKC academy, I implemented a structured and ability-based program that helped recruits lose body fat, gain skeletal muscle, and improve their 1.5-mile ru...

Maureen Stoecklein is a retired firefighter and current dietitian for the Detroit Tigers. Today, Moe shines a spotlight on nutrition basics for firefighters. Hear the original episode here.

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In today's episode, Dr. Burgess and I chatted about a singular study he conducted using an infrared sauna in firefighters who were conducting training evolutions. Much more research needs to be conducted before making overarching recommendations in fire.

Dr. Jeff Burgess is the Associate Dean for Research in Public Health, Community, Environment, and Policy at the University of Arizona. Dr. Burgess's research interests inc...

The objective: Prepare academy recruits for the physical demands of the job.
The typical result: Certain fitness metrics improve, injuries occur among some recruits, and it remains unclear whether these gains actually enhance job performance.

Sport science has entered the chat and labs such as Dr. Mota's are looking at what really matters and what translates to performance.

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Get involved in the female firefighter body scanning project!

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So what, now what?!?

All research isn't created equal. Be a savvy research consumer by following the 12 tips presented on this episode!

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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. ...

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 suppor...

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!

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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).

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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!

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Vulnerability ...

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: vfrost@pflugervillefire.org

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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!

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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. 

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When your body whispers, listen- otherwise it might start to screa...

There are many different health and wellness professionals that can positively impact firefighters and fire departments. I talk a lot about Athletic Trainers, but in today's FRW Spotlight I shine the light on the others. You can hear the original episode here.

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This episode originally aired in the spring of 2023, long before I knew I’d one day call Oklahoma home.

This past Saturday, I attended the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Oklahoma City Bombing. A recurring theme throughout the event was the “Oklahoma Standard”—a powerful way of showing up for others that I’ve now witnessed firsthand.

After the ceremony, I spoke with my mentor, Jorge Carvajal, about his experience. I learned for the ...

In today's Spotlight Episode, Joey Antonio riffs on sport supplements and how telling a story is important when educating. You can hear the entire original episode here.

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Today’s guest is Dr. Jay Dawes—one of the pioneers in tactical performance and research. Jay and I first connected nearly six years ago, and now we’re colleagues at Oklahoma State University.

In this episode, we explore what it means to find balance in training. Jay shares a memorable analogy about plate spinners at the circus—when one plate starts to wobble, it just nee...