Fire Rescue Wellness
Welcome to the Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast! My name is Annette Zapp (or AZ), and I'm a Retired Career Firefighter on a mission to ensure that every firefighter feels physically, mentally, and emotionally supported in their work. Join my guests and me as we have the critical conversations that help firefighters stay healthy and well.
Episodes
122 episodes since 2022
Episode 122: The Fire Rescue Wellness Origin Story with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D
I recently realized that although I've told my story, or parts thereof, on over two dozen podcast guest appearances, I've never shared it with my own listeners.So, on my second-anniversary episode, I'm spilling my guts.So wha...
September 10, 2024
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1:00:57
Episode 121: Physical Strength, Mental Fortitude, and Fighting Fires with Tyler Barrett
This week, you get to meet my girl, Tyler Barrett. Tyler and I have much in common, including firefighting, strength and conditioning, and a love of dogs.Tyler and I discussed her sports background, her stint as a Strength Coach, overla...
September 03, 2024
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56:17
Episode 120: Supporting First Responders, with Lt. Kenny Schroeder
Lt. Kenny Schroeder is a friend I first met on LinkedIn and became acquainted with IRL in April during a trip to Kentucky. Kenny showed me great hospitality at the Fort Mitchell Fire Department and I enjoyed meeting FMFD and surrounding a...
August 27, 2024
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55:33
Episode 119: Load Management for Performance with Fernando Montes, CSCS, Exercise Physiologist (ret)
You can hear Fernando's previous episode here.Today, I welcomed back my ...
August 20, 2024
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52:46
Episode 118: Biomarkers and Firefighter Health with Mike Conner, DMSc, APA-C
Check out Mike's previous episode!
August 13, 2024
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46:20
Episode 117: Navigating the Yellow Tape with Kenny Mitchell Jr.
Get registered for 7-Minute Science!Kenny Mitchell Jr. is a retired Firefighter, business owner, and friend to many. Recently, we were able to sit down for a long overdue...
August 06, 2024
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1:08:39
Episode 116: Research from Down Under with Rob Orr
Sign up for 7-Minute ScienceCheck out Rob on a previous 7MS (He starts at 3:30)
July 30, 2024
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51:20
Episode 115: Life Updates and Listener Questions with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D
Here are a few FRW updates and some tremendous listener questions. To skip the life updates and get straight to the listener questions, fast-forward to right around 12:00 minutes in. As always, thank you to my Insta-friends, who made great sugg...
July 09, 2024
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37:17
Episode 114: Loveland, CO FRA Health and Wellness with Chief Timothy Sendelbach
Register for the August 7-Minute Science Event!Tim is a 38-year student and fire and emergency services educator, currently serving as the Fire Chief for Loveland Fire Rescue A...
July 02, 2024
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53:19
Episode 113: Firefighter Research with Dr. Brittany Hollerbach
Get involved with Science to the Station!I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Brittany Hollerbach in person at a Tactical Summit in Texas, and we had a blast talking firefighter research, discus...
June 25, 2024
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1:00:06
Episode 112: Trauma Informed Care for Public Safety with Becky Swan M.R.Sc., CAT(C), C.S.C.S., TSAC-F
Last chance to register for 6.24.24 7-Minute Science!Becky Swan is one of the OGs in tactical personnel care, having been the athletic therapist with the Vancouver Police Depar...
June 18, 2024
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57:48
Episode 111: Forty Years of Human Performance with Fernando Montes, CSCS, Exercise Physiologist (ret)
Last chance to register for June's 7-Minute Science!Fernando Montes has over 40 years experience in Human Performance and is recently retired from LA County as their exercise p...
June 11, 2024
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1:11:45
Episode 110: Eight Years of "Overnight" Progress with Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita, MSEd CSCS*D RSCC
Get registered for 7-Minute Science 6.24.24VFP is a rockstar in the tactical space and I'm honored to call her a friend. Listen, she's my queen of safety when I need to ...
June 04, 2024
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54:52
Episode 109: Training, Injuries, and the Power of Maintenance, with Dr. Christle Guevarra, DO, MS, CAQSM
Get registered for 7-Minute Science 6.24.24!I got to meet Dr. Christle at the NSCA Great Lakes Conference in April, and she's a powerhouse and a wealth of knowledge regarding i...
May 28, 2024
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45:48
Episode 108: Insights on Proactive Wellness with Traci Tauferner, LAT, ATC, CSCS, PES, MCTP
Get registered for 7 Minute Science 6.24.24 at 6 PM CENTRAL!Today's guest is my friend Traci Tauferner, and wow, did we have the best conversation about Athletic Trainers and t...
May 21, 2024
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51:03
Episode 107: Doing Things Right at Pflugerville Fire with Chief Nick Perkins
Register for 7 Minute Science 6.24.24 at 6 PM CENTRALWhen I interviewed my girl
May 14, 2024
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42:25
Episode 106: Fire Department Policy Implementation with Russ Burnham, APA-C
Register for 7 Minute Science 6.24.24 at 6 PM CENTRALAll roads seem to lead to Pflugerville...hear why in today's podast!I had the opportunity to sit down with Russ Bur...
May 07, 2024
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1:10:05
Episode 105: Move Well, Then Move Often with Lee Burton, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Today's episode is all about how movement, sleep, nutrition, hydration, and many other factors can impact your risk for injury.Say hello to my friend Lee Burton, President and co-owner of Functional Movement Systems, a consulting and ed...
April 30, 2024
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43:52
Episode 104: Firefighter Health on the Frontline with Mike Conner, DMSc, APA-C
Register for 7-Minute Science on 4.29.24The world is small, and I met Mike Conner because of
April 23, 2024
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52:07
Episode 103: Department Needs Self-Assessment with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D
Get registered for 7-Minute Science here!The webinar is 4.29.24 at 6 pm CENTRAL. You'll receive a recording even if you can't attend live.Today's episode is short and sw...
April 16, 2024
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11:36
Episode 102: Fairfax County Part III with Anna M. August, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Anna August works primarily with Fairfax Police, but that's all changing! She can now also work with the firefighters in Fairfax County. Go see Anna for all your rehab needs! Just ring the doorbell on the Criminal Justice Academy (if that doesn...
April 09, 2024
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54:34
Episode 101: Firefighter Research with Kealey Wohlgemuth, MA and Dr. Jacob Mota, Ph.D.
Meeting amAZing people is my jam, and I met Kealey Wohlgemuth last summer at the NSCA National Convention with her Ph.D. advisor, previous guest, Dr. Jacob Mota, and other lab mates.Hear Dr. Mota's Episode
April 02, 2024
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45:23
Episode 100: 20 in 20-The Retirement Episode
It was a wild twenty years. I started the fire service with a group, and we lost one quickly through attrition and another three years in (to another department). As of 3.15.24, six were still standing, and now there are five. Best of luck to m...
March 25, 2024
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