Implementing an Impactful Fire Department Health and Wellness Program
Annette Zapp
Friday, June 14, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Fire agencies recognize the need for health and wellness interventions but often miss the mark with implementation due to a lack of expertise, funding, or cultural support. This talk will outline the step-by-step process for creating a customized and meaningful wellness solution for your agency.
Annette Zapp
Annette Zapp is a nearly 20-year fire service veteran who holds the rank of Lieutenant and owns Fire Rescue Wellness, a coaching business dedicated to elevating the mental and physical wellness of firefighters worldwide. In 2020, she served on an Illinois Senate task force focused on mitigating first responder suicide. AZ is a recognized industry leader in the firefighter health and wellness field, co-authoring the ISSN Position Stand on Tactical Athlete Fueling, and a proud member of the newly formed Associated Firefighters of Illinois Resiliency Committee. She also hosts the FRW podcast.
Zapp earned a master’s in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. She is a National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS *D and TSAC-F *D and certified by the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the Society for Neurosports. She was an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver in the graduate program for Sport Coaching and a frequent conference speaker.
