Fire Rescue Wellness
Fire Rescue Wellness
Podcast Description
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.
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The podcast centers on critical wellness topics relevant to firefighters, including mental health, physical fitness, and support systems, with episodes featuring discussions on firefighter reproductive health, counseling, and interviews with experts on resilience and performance. Recent episodes include conversations with a psychologist on mental performance and a physical therapist focusing on rehab strategies for firefighters.

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.
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 years. Two years ago, she joined the Training Division, where she helps run recruit schools and supports department-wide training.
Herndon currently serves as a co-chair on the Peer Support Team and organizes the department's fitness trainer group.
Suzanne lives just outside Charlottesville, VA with her husband and two English bulldogs, Lucy and Dolly. She loves spending time outdoors and challenging herself with anything fitness-related <AZ edit> including ROWING a Concept II Indoor rower for 24 hours for charity. See the link below to contribute to the charity or creep on the event!
So what, now what?!?
This was an incredible episode and I just can't come up with ONE nugget. I do so love Suzanne's giving spirit. Your call to action is to donate to please share the link to the fundraiser and donate if you're able.
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Stalk Suzanne and her husband while they row!
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