Rescuing the Rescuers: A Holistic Approach to Physical and Emotional Wellness

First responders focus is on rescuing others, but who is rescuing our rescuers? In this episode, Retired Assistant Chief Todd LeDuc, Broward County Sheriff's Office (Florida) and Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Dan Kerrigan, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) discuss a holistic approach to improving physical and emotional wellness of our first responders. Topics covered include: Best practices for fire departments regarding physicalsRegarding NFPA 1582 are there things missing that should be doneHow to develop “buy in” from firefighters to do better medical surveillanceWhat fire chiefs need to know about functional fitnessSteps and best practices that everyone can be doing Resources referenced on the podcast: IAFC Cancer Prevention ResourcesEmergency Services Roadmap to Health and WellnessA Positive Approach to Ensuring Mental WellnessHealthcare Provider's Guide to Firefighter PhysicalsFSTAResearch.org