In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, hosts Angie Bishop and Chris Marella sit down with Roy Smalley to discuss the impactful article he wrote for Firefighter Nation. Smalley dives into the realities of firefighter fitness, the challenges of aging in the fire service, and the pitfalls of hustle culture and social media-driven expectations.
Firefighter Fitness, Aging, and Breaking the Hustle Culture
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