Podcast: The Future Firefighter: Dr. Kellie O’Dare and Blake Richardson

Podcast: The Future Firefighter: Dr. Kellie O’Dare and Blake Richardson

Dr. Kellie O'Dare and Blake Richardson

Host Chris Baker speaks with guests Dr. Kellie O’Dare, Co-Director of the 2nd Alarm Project, and Blake Richardson, Co-Founder of EaseAlert. They discuss why sleep is mission critical in the fire service, and touch on various topics including firefighter health and wellness, behavioral health resources, and the value of peer support for the future firefighter.

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