Firefighters are just like anyone else. In fact, many firefighters do not eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and many are severely sleep deprived. The inability to fall asleep or get quality sleep contributes to the deadly heart conditions experienced by so many firefighters, and many start shifts with little or no sleep in the last 24 to 48 hours. Listen to our guest talk about his research into why firefighters have become sick, mentally and physically exhausted, and how the mental toll of the job and lack of sleep can affect a firefighters family and their careers.
