Firefighters put their health on the line every day. But the risks they face don’t end when the fire is out. From smoke and diesel exhaust to extreme heat, chronic stress, disrupted sleep, and demanding shift schedules, the fire service can place tremendous strain on the body. In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Meyers, MPAP, PA-C, physician assistant and founder of FIREPROOF Wellness, to explore why firefighters may need a different approach to healthcare and why some of the earliest signs of physiological stress can be missed by traditional screening.

Jessica Meyers shares what she has learned from working one-on-one with firefighters and why identifying changes in metabolic, hormonal, and nutritional health early may be key to improving recovery, resilience, and long-term health. Whether you’re a firefighter, a first responder, or someone who wants to better understand the unique health challenges of the fire service, this episode offers an eye-opening look at moving from reactive healthcare to prevention-focused care built specifically for those who protect others.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 5:00 Meet Jessica Meyers and learn how her husband inspired her journey
• 8:50 Firefighters’ health is uniquely challenged
• 11:20 Dealing with so many stressors
• 14:10 Hormonal health
• 18:30 HPA axis and recovery
• 20:30 NutrEval – oxidative stress and nutrition
• 26:30 FIREPROOF Wellness
• 27:30 The Fireball

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FIREPROOF Wellness

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