Annette Zapp

Fire Rescue Wellness

Health EN ↓ 228 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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Annette Zapp

Episodes

Episode 3: Small/Medium Sized Department Health and Wellness Program Management with Lt Luke Peterson 20.09.2022 26:54

Today, AZ speaks with Luke Peterson, a fellow lieutenant at her department. Luke has been a friend, fire service mentor, and driving force behind our department's fitness program. Peterson is a 24-year fire service veteran and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant. As a long-time sports participant and enthusiast, he uses his love for fitness to lead his department’s wellness program where h...

Episode 2: Nutrition For Firefighters With Megan Lautz 15.09.2022 31:56

In this episode of the Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast, I speak with my friend Megan Lautz- The Rescue RD, about firefighter nutrition. We venture into the topics of caffeine, fiber, and making healthier or at least healthy-ish choices. Megan is a Registered Dietitian and strength coach with a Master's in Sports Nutrition. Her mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and...

Episode 1: Launch Of The Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast with Vince Zittnan 13.09.2022 26:15

In this inaugural episode of the Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast, I speak with Vince Zittnan from Fire and Iron Media and Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast. Vince lives, works, and podcasts from Chicago. He is a Career Paramedic and Firefighter. He has served many jurisdictions over his career and has instructed many academies for the Chicago Fire Department. He is the lead instructor for the Fire De...