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Hosted by Annette Zapp · health · EN · 232 episodes
Welcome to the Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast! My name is Annette Zapp (or AZ), and I'm a Retired Career Firefighter and Ph.D. Student 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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast! My name is Annette Zapp (or AZ), and I'm a Retired Career Firefighter and Ph.D. Student 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.
Fire Rescue Wellness is hosted by Annette Zapp. The show has published 232 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 232: Balance with Blake Christenson, Iron Maltese Athletics" (13 October 2026, 65 minutes), "Episode 231: Part II - Peer Support with Firefighter Suzanne Herndon" (15 September 2026, 62 minutes), and "Episode 230: Part I - The Fire Academy with Firefighter Suzanne Herndon" (18 August 2026, 50 minutes).
Fire Rescue Wellness publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 232 episodes.
Booking probability for Fire Rescue Wellness is 45%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fire Rescue Wellness requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fire Rescue Wellness's contact route on record: verified email.
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Annette Zapp hosts Fire Rescue Wellness, a health show with 232 episodes published.
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Blake Christenson is the definition of a good dude. I met him via IG a few years ago and in person in the summer of 2025 while he was competing at the FF Challenge in OKC. I recently had the opportunity to listen to his...
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Today I welcome back Suzanne Herndon for Part II. Hop back and listen to Part I to get caught up. Suzanne and I talked extensively about the Abermarle County Peer Support program. So what, now what?!? Choosing the right...
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There's nothing I love more than a great recommendation. Thank you, Justin Spanka, for sending Suzanne my way. She's a true gem. Suzanne Herndon has been a career firefighter with Albemarle County Fire Rescue for 21...
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Susan Lopez believes in the power of systems, the importance of being well-muscled and a cool crispy diet dew (a woman after my heart). As a performance dietitian, Susan takes a multifaceted approach to meeting folks...
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Last chance to register for the WTHPS 5.29.26!! Michelle Bugbee, MS, RD, LDN, CPT, is a registered dietitian specializing in sports and performance nutrition and the owner of Ignite Performance Nutrition. As a...
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Register for the Women's Tactical Summit! Megan Lautz, Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita and I will be presenting Firefighter Strong: Fuel, Sleep and Train for the Long Haul at FDIC on 4.21. In today's episode, hear about the...
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Dr. Krentz and friends are fans of ETFE (emphasizing the f-ing eccentric), and today you'll hear about the science behind eccentric training and why firefighters should consider exploring it. Catch the original episode...
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Register for the WTHPS Catch Mike's previous episode here Mike Pericht is a certified strength and conditioning coach and TSAC-F, former professional athlete and currently serves as a newly promoted lieutenant at a fire...
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Lt Joe Lissman was one of my favorite co-workers when I was still on the job. We worked together as medics, officers and finally briefly in our maintenance shop. Hear the original episode here . ***** Register for...
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Attend the Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit 5.29.26 Click here for the guest bios The IAFF recently formed a new committee, the Female Firefighters' Health and Safety Committee, and today you'll get to hear...
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Christina Montalvo is a Chicago-area business coach and a dear friend. In this episode of the FRW podcast, she unpacks diet culture and how it may show up in firehouse conversations. Check out the original episode here...
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Sometimes (gasp) I make a mistake in a podcast episode. Please forgive me! Toward the end, when I'm talking about my research, I state 40 ml of fluid. That should be 40 OUNCES of fluid. Oops! Register for the WTHPS...
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In this Spotlight episode, you'll hear about how Brandon Dreiman helped manage wellness in the Indianapolis Fire Department. In the full episode, available here , you can follow Brandon's journey from rock bottom to...
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Get registered for the Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit! You may not know this, but I’m originally from South Dakota. When I met Allie Barry, who is researching the volunteer fire service in my home state, I...
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Casey Kramer -> Jim Davis -> Rob Hartman -> Johannah Zabal, and all the way back to Casey Kramer. It's the circle of life in tactical. You can hear about how this circle relates to parking, coffee, and anxiety in the...
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Register for the Women's Tactical Human Performance Summit! In October, the Firefighter Challenge National Championship was hosted in Oklahoma City by OSU-OKC. I took advantage of home turf and scheduled an in-person...
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Dr. Jagim and Joel Luedke, ATC are doing great work together in Wisconsin. Hear about some of their research as well as their interventions in this week's Spotlight. The full original episode may be found here...
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Register now for the WTHPS Hear Cindy's previous episode So what, now what?!? New Year, same you? Amazing. Setting an intention for your life is step one to making sure that 2026 is off to an incredible start! Connect...
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Mike had a short career in minor league baseball, then decided he wanted to be a firefighter. Hear about he he helps manage the health and wellness program at his department. You can hear the full original episode here...
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Congratulations to Coach Sarah Johnson! She recently won the title of the World's Strongest Woman. Hear about her training, her previous career as a firefighter, moving across the country to train with the best coach in...
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Lieutenant - Firefighter Wellness, Lisle-Woodbridge Fire Protection District
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sleep scientist and active duty Army neuroscientist, JFK Special Warfare Center and School
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