<description>&lt;p&gt;How do you revolutionize wellness in the fire service? You listen, you lead, and you &lt;em&gt;start small but think big.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Christian Macklin, Health and Wellbeing Officer at South Metro Fire Department. Christian’s journey from a light-duty assignment to leading one of the most innovative wellness programs in the country is nothing short of inspiring. Whether you're a line firefighter, officer, or chief, there’s something in this episode for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here’s what we dive into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Turning Point: How a life-threatening cardiac event led South Metro to rethink firefighter health and safety.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Starting Small: How Christian leveraged relationships, minimal resources, and a $42K grant to launch South Metro’s program.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Actionable Solutions: From pre-authorizing MRIs to implementing cutting-edge coronary artery screening—learn cost-effective ways to prioritize firefighter health.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Future of Wellness: Discover the next frontier of firefighter preparation: mental readiness, resilience, and performance psychology.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙 Ready to dive in? Listen Now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Share this episode with your crew or anyone passionate about advancing the fire service. Let’s start building a healthier, more resilient future together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;P.S. What do you think about the ideas Christian shares? Let me know! Send a message to &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:ffcraftsmanship@gmail.com"&gt;ffcraftsmanship@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt; or drop a comment on our social media channels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;References mentioned in this episode (Some of these might be affiliate links)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://firefightercraftsmanship.com/mile-high-2021-reading-list/"&gt;Reading is a necessary part of growth. Here is a list we compiled for you to help get you started!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" class="ck-link" href="https://emergencyresponderacademy.com/p/presilience-for-the-emergency-scene"&gt;​Presilience For the Emergency Scene: Firefighter Craftsmanship​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/firefightercraftsmanshippodcast/1620458/"&gt;FFC Podcast Episode #39. Forging Wellness With Captain Jesse Clark&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nawhc.org/"&gt;National Association of Worksite Health Centers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast

Kevin Housley

#54. Building Resilience & Saving Lives: A Wellness Blueprint with Christian Macklin

DEC 4, 202462 MIN
Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast

#54. Building Resilience & Saving Lives: A Wellness Blueprint with Christian Macklin

DEC 4, 202462 MIN

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<p>How do you revolutionize wellness in the fire service? You listen, you lead, and you <em>start small but think big.</em></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Christian Macklin, Health and Wellbeing Officer at South Metro Fire Department. Christian’s journey from a light-duty assignment to leading one of the most innovative wellness programs in the country is nothing short of inspiring. Whether you're a line firefighter, officer, or chief, there’s something in this episode for you.</p><p>Here’s what we dive into:</p><ul><li>The Turning Point: How a life-threatening cardiac event led South Metro to rethink firefighter health and safety.</li><li>Starting Small: How Christian leveraged relationships, minimal resources, and a $42K grant to launch South Metro’s program.</li><li>Actionable Solutions: From pre-authorizing MRIs to implementing cutting-edge coronary artery screening—learn cost-effective ways to prioritize firefighter health.</li><li>The Future of Wellness: Discover the next frontier of firefighter preparation: mental readiness, resilience, and performance psychology.</li></ul><p>🎙 Ready to dive in? Listen Now!</p><p>Share this episode with your crew or anyone passionate about advancing the fire service. Let’s start building a healthier, more resilient future together.</p><p>P.S. What do you think about the ideas Christian shares? Let me know! Send a message to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or drop a comment on our social media channels.</p><p>References mentioned in this episode (Some of these might be affiliate links)</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://firefightercraftsmanship.com/mile-high-2021-reading-list/">Reading is a necessary part of growth. Here is a list we compiled for you to help get you started!</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" class="ck-link" href="https://emergencyresponderacademy.com/p/presilience-for-the-emergency-scene">​Presilience For the Emergency Scene: Firefighter Craftsmanship​</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/firefightercraftsmanshippodcast/1620458/">FFC Podcast Episode #39. Forging Wellness With Captain Jesse Clark</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nawhc.org/">National Association of Worksite Health Centers</a></p>