Podcasts about Dan Kerrigan

This episode features 10 guests who are all subject matter experts (SMEs) in their field of health and wellness. Dive deep with Dena Ali, Aaron Zamzow, Megan Lautz, Katie Dennison, Dan Kerrigan, Kepra Jack, John Miclot, Dr. Anne Germain, Frank Leeb and Chuck Downey. We discussed the topics of cancer, mental health, sleep, hydration, exercise, cardiorespiratory fitness, heart rate variability and more on first responder health and wellness.

 Jim Moss shares how he and his partner Dan Kerrigan wrote Firefighter Functional Fitness and why it's so important to every firefighter to give attention to overall health. You'll be inspired and challenged in this great conversation. Firefighter Functional Fitness https://firefighterfunctionalfitness.com/ Firefighter Functional Fitness Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@firefighterfunctionalfitne1458 Support Triple Play https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112944/ supportGet some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Support the show

 Jim Moss discusses how he and Dan Kerrigan came together to write and teach firefighter functional fitness. Firefighter Functional Fitness https://firefighterfunctionalfitness.com/ Firefighter Functional Fitness Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@firefighterfunctionalfitne1458 Support Triple Play https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112944/ supportGet some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Support the show

Dan Kerrigan is Chief of Fire and Emergency Services for Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, PA, where he is responsible for all overall management and administration of municipal fire and emergency services, including a career fire department, four contract volunteer fire departments, and three contract EMS agencies. He is the author of the bestselling book Firefighter Functional Fitness, a member of the IAFC-SHS Board of Directors, & international speaker on firefighter health and wellness.  He is a 34-year veteran of the fire service, serving in positions from Firefighter through Fire Chief. His tenure includes time in volunteer, combination and career organizations of varying size and complexity, and it includes extensive experience in operations, administration, risk reduction, health and wellness, emergency management, research, training, and professional development. Find out more about his book Firefighter Functional Fitness at ⁠https://firefighterfunctionalfitness.com/

On the Heartland Labor Forum, labor radio programmers and podcasters from around the country, from Kansas City and from as far away as England get out their union-made crystal balls and tell us what 2023 will bring for those who work and for the labor movement. Then, from the Green and Red Podcast, Bob and Scott discuss America's failing infrastructure and how the Southwest Airlines meltdown is a metaphor for our times. From Labor Radio on KBOO FM, two UAW 2865 stewards, Cyn Huang and Keith Brower Brown, lay out the power and complexities of the recent five-week strike by 48,000 academic workers at the ten University of California campuses. ILO Future of Work podcast, a new Network member, brings us a discussion on labor migration and diverse gender identities.  And, from the GRIT Nation podcast, Dan Kerrigan talks to Joe about how to maximize your output on the job no matter your trade. Plus: The Tragic Youngstown Massacre, from Labor History in 2:00.  Help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @Heartland_Labor @kboo @GritNw @ILLaborHistory @PodcastGreenRed Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

‘Pull up your jogging pants and take some notes' because the three fitness experts offer actionable tips for health in the new year. On this episode of the Better Every Shift podcast, Zam joins forces with fellow firefighter fitness experts Chief Dan Kerrigan and Captain Jim Moss, authors of “Firefighter Functional Fitness,” to offer actionable tips for health in the new year – and non-fitness-guru Janelle learns that even experts need help from time to time. Plus, all this: Why mindset is the first piece of the health puzzle How smartphones impact firefighter health Who said it? “I crush ice cream and tequila like nobody's business, and I gotta stop.” What else … Don't miss: A simple pro-tip for hydration Hot seat sneak peek: What music the experts listen to during workouts Episode power quote: “Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right.” – Henry Ford via Jim Moss Resources we mentioned on the show … “Firefighter Functional Fitness” (book) Firefighter Functional Fitness (website) Fire Rescue Fitness Connect with us! Email bettereveryshift@firerescue1.com to share your feedback! Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. 

Dan Kerrigan spent nearly six years with Citibank in Tokyo as Managing Direrctor, Head of Execution Services from 2009 until 2015.  For the next seven years he had a number of roles in Hong Kong with Ohara Capital Partners Limited as Principal, then Managing Director, Head of Sales Trading and Execution Asia Paciific for BNP Paribas, later as CEO at SBI Securities, and finally at CEO Woodlands Investment Partners, before returning to Japan in his current role.

Join us for a discussion on the fire service from Dennis L Rubin and Dan Kerrigan.  Sponsored by Magnegrip, Tencate, and FDIC International.    

Welcome to Grit Nation. On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dan Kerrigan the author of Functional Firefighter Fitness.Though written for firefighters this book is packed full of solid advice to help you maximize your output on the job no matter what your trade is.We'll open our conversation by discussing what it means to be “fit for duty” as we investigate the similarities construction industry professionals share with other craft that rely not only on their cognitive abilities to get the job done but their physicality too.Next Dan will explain how Physical Fitness, Rest and Recovery, Hydration and Nutrition make up the Four Pillars of his program, and why it is so important to master each one to achieve optimal health and peak performance.Later we unpack the BIG 8 and understand why spending hours in the gym isn't necessary to achieve the muscular endurance, cardio conditioning and flexibility that keep your body healthy and strong.And we'll end our conversation by giving you the resources needed to make proper lifestyle decisions now that will allow you to maximize output, minimize injuries, and set you up for success into your later years. The Show NotesFirefighter Functional Fitnesshttps://www2.firefighterfunctionalfitness.com/Grit Nation Websitehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comJoin the Grit Nation MVP Teamhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow Grit Nation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gritnationpodcast/Leave a Review on Podchaserhttps://www.podchaser.com/GritNationQEgDPb2Udr0IIX7aCgRcEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/ Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.com Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.comNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

 Hi, Joe Cadwell here, the host of Grit Nation. February may be short on days but it's big on exciting news and content for the show. For example, my interview with New York Times contributor and bestselling author Eyal Press is going to drop on the Monday the 7th. Eyal's latest book titled, Dirty Work - Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America, investigates the lives of people who find themselves performing morally questionable work just to make ends meet. From military drone pilots carrying out lethal airstrikes, to workers on the kill floors of industrial slaughterhouses, Eyal turns an unflinching eye toward the dark work being carried out by unconscious societal mandates.It's a power episode for sure and to help promote it I will be giving away a limited edition, made in the USA, “I've Got Grit” hoodie. This giveaway runs till the end of the month so be sure to get your entry in by visiting  http://www.gritnationpodcast.comLater in the month, I speak with Dan Kerrigan, author of Firefighter Functional Fitness.Dan and I discuss the importance of fitness no matter what your trade is, and he shares important tips on how you can make sure that your body will meet the rigorous demands of a building trades professional right now and into the later stages of your career.Dan will share what he calls the four pillars of fitness that make up the core of his program, before we dive into the Big 8 that include muscular endurance, cardio training, and flexibility. So, if you rely on your physicality every day to get the job done, be sure to check this episode out. And finally, in case you missed it earlier, Grit Nation now has an official website. You can check it out by visiting http://www.gritnationpodcast.comAs always thank you for your continued support, have great February and until next time, remember to;Work Safe, Work Smart and Stay Union Strong!!!Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.com Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.comNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

In today's episode i speak with Jim moss & Dan Kerrigan authors of Firefighter Functional Fitness.Firefighter Functional Fitness is the essential guide to optimal firefighter performance and longevity. It provides all firefighters with the knowledge, mindset, and tools to: -Maximize their fire ground performance -Reduce their risk of injury and experiencing a line-of-duty death -Live a long, healthy career and retirement Designed for firefighters by firefighters.Firefighter Functional Fitness is available on amazon or direct from their website by looking HEREGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERETo learn more about the podcast or become a partner of the podcast Jump over to our website by clicking HEREFollow the podcast onYoutubeFacebookInstagramA big thanks to the support of our partners for being part of the FFP familyWilliam Wood WatchesHAIX FootwearIf you have taken value from any of our episodes and would like to support the future growth of The Firefighters Podcast then you can do so by clicking HERE

Based on their popular FDIC class, Jim Moss and Dan Kerrigan give firefighters and fire departments 11 steps to creating a culture of firefighter fitness and wellness. TOPICS DISCUSSED:Fire department culture changePersonal accountabilityPositive peer pressureMedical and fitness evaluationsPhysical agility assessmentsFire department fitness committeesFunctional fitness equipmentFitness training/educationFirehouse gymsFitness/wellness policiesIncentivizationGet their bestselling book Firefighter Functional Fitness and host their interactive fitness workshops: FirefighterFunctionalFitness.com

Dan Kerrigan is the co-author of the best-selling book Firefighter Functional Fitness and Fire Chief of the Upper Providence Township Fire Department in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He is a 35-year fire service veteran, certified peer fitness trainer, certified group fitness instructor, advocate for firefighter health and fitness, and international presenter on the topic. He serves as an at-large director on the International Association of Fire Chiefs' “Safety, Health, and Survival” section where he works regularly with national and international organizations on strategies to improve firefighter health and wellness. Dan is also an adjunct professor at several universities where he teaches fire service administration, leadership, strategic planning and emergency management courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. Jim Moss is a fire captain and paramedic for the Metro West Fire Protection District in St. Louis County, Missouri. A 16-year veteran of the fire service, his passions include leadership, training, mentorship and fitness. Jim is the bestselling author of Firefighter Success: 20 C's to Firefighter Excellence, and the co-author of Firefighter Functional Fitness: The Essential Guide to Optimal Firefighter Performance and Longevity. He is also the host of the Firefighter Success Podcast. Jim is a contributor to multiple fire service publications, including Fire Engineering Magazine and FirefighterToolbox.com. He has shared his message at FDIC International, Firehouse, the International Society of Fire Service Instructors, the National Volunteer Fire Council, International Association of Fire Chiefs, and with fire departments nationwide. In this episode Dan and Jim talk about: The creation of Firefighter Functional Fitness How they came to write a book a the logistics involved in this. How they are helping to roll out health and fitness across multiple fire departments. Resources discussed: Firefighter Success by Captain Jim Moss You can stay up to date with Dan and Jim via social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @FirefighterFFit and their YouTube channel: Firefighter Functional Fitness. If you are interested in working with or speaking with Dan and Jim you can contact them via their website or via email at firefighterfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Tony Carroll talks with Brian Zaitz and Dan Kerrigan about firefighter heart health and fitness. More: Firefighter Functional Fitness

Dan Kerrigan is the co-author of the best-selling book Firefighter Functional Fitness and Fire Chief of the Upper Providence Township Fire Department in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He is a 35-year fire service veteran, certified peer fitness trainer, certified group fitness instructor, advocate for firefighter health and fitness, and international presenter on the topic. He serves as an at-large director on the International Association of Fire Chiefs' “Safety, Health, and Survival” section where he works regularly with national and international organizations on strategies to improve firefighter health and wellness. Dan is also an adjunct professor at several universities where he teaches fire service administration, leadership, strategic planning and emergency management courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.Learn more at FirefighterFunctionalFitness.com. 

Firefighter health, wellness and fitness-for-duty – you have often heard us address these topics because they define our abilities as firefighters. If you do not take care of yourself, how do you expect to be able to care for others? Our returning guests, Chief Dan Kerrigan and Capt. Jim Moss, have dedicated themselves to teaching just how important these topics are, not just by learning about them, but by embracing their values and making these values part of your life. If you want to be a firefighter and serve your community to the best of your ability, then you have to devote yourself to more than knowing what equipment is on which apparatus or how to tie a bunch of knots. You must take care of yourself! Chief Kerrigan and Capt. Moss, wrote, what some might call the “bible” of firefighter health and wellness, “Firefighter Functional Fitness.” They discuss the “pillars” of firefighter overall wellness, which includes areas such as restorative rest, proper hydration and much more. If you care about your role as a firefighter, listen or watch this episode and I would suggest having a pad of paper and a pencil nearby. You are going to learn! Tune in here on Podomatic, on our website, www.Bit.ly/5-ATFC or your favorite podcast platform!

Today on the show, I am joined by Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss. Together they wrote, Firefighter Functional Fitness: The Essential Guide to Optimal Firefighter Performance and Longevity. Dan is a career chief officer, published fitness author, and presenter on the local and national levels. He is a passionate advocate for firefighter health and wellness, and he works with many firefighter organizations to reduce health-related LODD's. In addition to all of that, he is also a Russian kettlebell instructor. Jim Moss is a career fire officer, certified personal trainer, and published fitness author. Like Dan, he is also a passionate advocate of firefighter fitness and wellness on the local and national levels. He trains, writes, and teaches firefighters how to optimize their physical performance, careers, and lives through Firefighter Functional Fitness.These guys literally wrote the book on firefighter functional fitness. Be sure to pick up a copy on Amazon and put the principles to practice. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a 5-star review so others like yourself can find the show and find value in it as well.

In this episode Brian and Kara discuss firefighter fitness with Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss, authors of the best selling book, "Firefighter Functional Fitness".  If you're a probie or a veteran firefighter struggling with how to prepare or keep yourself prepared to do the job, you'll want to tune into this episode.For further information go to www.firefighterfunctionalfitness.com, @firefighterffit on Instagram or search YouTube for Firefighter Functional Fitness. About our Guests:Dan is a career chief officer, published fitness author and presenter on the local and national levels. A passionate firefighter health and wellness advocate, he works with the IAFC, NFFF, and NVFC in efforts to reduce health-related LODD's. He is a Russian kettlebell instructor and uses Firefighter Functional Fitness to achieve optimal performance.Jim Moss is a career fire officer, certified personal trainer, and published fitness author. He is a passionate advocate of firefighter fitness and wellness on the local and national levels. He trains, writes, and teaches firefighters how to optimize their physical performance, careers, and lives through Firefighter Functional Fitness.About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years.  Brian is currently Chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department (100% Volunteer / Sullivan County, NY) and a Past Chief of the Monticello Fire Department (Combination / Sullivan County, NY). Brian is a Nationally Certified Level II Fire Instructor as well a Nationally Certified Fire Officer. He has been instructing firefighters of all levels for the past 17 years.  Brian is also a long time NYS Emergency Medical Technician as well as an Advanced Swift Water Technician.  Brian's passion lies in the promotion of professionalism in the volunteer fire service. Follow us on social @professionalvolunteer On the web at www.professionalvolunteerfirefighter.comSend future episode suggestions or comments on past episodes to professionalvff@gmail.com.Interested in being a guest on the show?  Please email professionalvff@gmail.com.Kara McDaniels, is a six year member of the Cazenovia Fire Department where she currently serves as a Lieutenant and Emergency Medical Technician. Kara is also a certified Critical Incident Stress Debriefer as well as an AFAA certified fitness instructor and the owner of Saint Florian Fitness. Her full time career is at the Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse, NY where she is an anesthesia assistant. You can find Kara in Instagram @st.florianfitnessWe are proud to be affiliated with the Chief Miller family of podcasts.  Chief Miller is dedicated to the men and women of the fire service. Follow the Chief on IG at:@chiefmillermedia@chief_miller@chief_miller1Great people doing great things and making the fire service a better place!

In this episode my good friends Jim Moss and Dan Kerrigan 2 guys who literally wrote the book come on and talk everything Firefighter Functional Fitness.

I believe that physical, mental and emotional fitness are critical to success on the fireground.  Showing up weak, untrained and disinterested is a set up for disaster. Each of us needs to achieve balance in all these areas if we want to navigate our way to a long and healthy career. Chief Dan Kerrigan and Captain Jim Moss have a similar ideology and in episode 34 we discussed their book, Functional Firefighter Fitness. It discusses this philosophy and contains some of the tools you and I can employ to reach optimal balance in our total wellness. Enjoy! __________________________________________________________________________ You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email! If you would like to contact today's guest...   Email: Dankerrigan911@gmail.com Jimmoss911@gmail.com IG: @firefighterfit FB: @firefighter functional fitness   Your host can be reached at: IG: @firegroundfitness FB: @fireground fitness Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com

Fire Chief Dan Kerrigan talks about how to minimize the risk factors to firefighter health and how they can achieve and maintain what he calls functional fitness. This interview focuses on firefighters but is applicable to all public safety employees and employers. Topics covered: New awareness of the importance of firefighter fitness (00:02:35) Cardiovascular risks and what firefighters can do to prevent them (00:05:40) Cancer risks for firefighters (00:10:59) The problem of dehydration (00:14:25) Study: Effect of Heat Stress and Dehydration on Cardiovascular Function (00:18:36) Sleep disorders (00:22:26) Obesity (00:26:06) Fire Service Joint Labor-Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative (00:24:46) Dan’s Book: Firefighter... The post Interview With Fire Chief Dan Kerrigan On Firefighter Health and Wellness appeared first on Labor Relations Information System.

Dan Kerrigan sits down with Corley Moore on this episode of the scrap to discuss Fire service culture and specifically fitness and wellness. Plus book talk and what it was like to teach in the UK and the challenges they face.

Today we’re talking about something near and dear to my heart, firefighter functional fitness. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss, the authors of Firefighter Functional Fitness, basically the fitness “bible” for firefighters. If these guys aren’t on your radar yet, they will be after this! Their practical approach to functional fitness as it specifically relates to the fire service is what they are well known for. There are some bold, but much-needed claims that they make in their book and oftentimes on their social media. Things like, “The extent to which a firefighter develops their cardiovascular capacity will ultimately determine whether they are an asset or a liability on the fireground.” These are hard truths that we sometimes choose to ignore and in doing so, we shirk accountability. You’ll hear me ask them about the 4 Pillars of Firefighter Functional Fitness and how accountability plays a huge role in it. You’ll also hear me talk to them about how being mindful in your physical training also relates to building your character as well as your leadership skills. Join the brotherhood of firefighters and EMS professionals who want to civilize their minds, and make savage their bodies by joining the IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast Community on Facebook. This is where you can connect with me and other firefighters all over the world! We can share our experiences and gain insight from each other as we deal with the struggles that we may be facing. -- Links mentioned in this episode: UL Sponsorship Firefighter Functional Fitness Firefighter Toolbox Yoga for First Responders Fit to Fight Fire -- Fit to Fight Fire (http://www.fittofightfire.com/) IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/IGNITEdFirefighterPodcastCommunity/) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ignitedff/message

It's ... LATE MARCH the perfect time for a SPOOKY ADVENTURE. This week, Lux and Griffin are joined by Dan Kerrigan to explore the eldritch horrors of the point and click classic MANIAC MANSION. This game changed everything, created cutscenes and specific character commands ... but is it ... fun? Find out! Lux goes on a tangent. Griffin spots a future T-shirt. Dan shows off a few blasts from the past. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

The one where the boys introduce everyone to the Octosphincter, Cody buys a bunch of phallic gag gifts for the upcoming association party, and the authors of Firefighter Functional Fitness, Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss, graciously come on the show and share their knowledge of the importance of being fit for duty.

A few years back, the NFPA said that just 27 percent of fire departments had a basic firefighter fitness and health program, and that was down from 30 percent in 2010. My guest today says that the time has come for the fire service to prioritize the health and wellness of its firefighters on a national level. It's time to stop talking about how important firefighter fitness is and start doing something about it. Here to explain why is Dan Kerrigan. Dan is a 32-year veteran of the fire service. He is Chief Fire Marshal and department fitness coordinator for the East Whiteland Township Fire Department in Pennsylvania. He's co-author of the best-selling book Firefighter Functional Fitness, and a international speaker on firefighter health and wellness. Support this podcast

Welcome to Episode 12 from Beyond the Big Red Truck Podcast!  I'm super excited to share this conversation I had with Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss. Two amazing humans, fitness experts and the authors of the best selling book, Firefighter Functional Fitness.   Dan is a career chief officer, published fitness author and presenter on the local and national levels. A passionate firefighter health and wellness advocate, he works with the IAFC, NFFF, and NVFC in efforts to reduce health-related LODD’s. He is a Russian kettlebell instructor and uses Firefighter Functional Fitness to achieve optimal performance. Jim Moss is a career fire officer, certified personal trainer, and published fitness author. He is a passionate advocate of firefighter fitness and wellness on the local and national levels. He trains, writes, and teaches firefighters how to optimize their physical performance, careers, and lives through Firefighter Functional Fitness.  check out their website http://firefighterfunctionalfitness.com where you can grab their book, Firefighter Functional Fitness, and anything else you could imagine regarding fitness, health and wellness in the fire service to help you be the best firefighter you can be!  Thank you, enjoy, be awesome and please share this podcast.  Every little bit helps!  Brad

While some firefighters take fitness-for-duty seriously, they often run into the "hard wall" of those who either don't think it's necessary of afraid of punitive actions if the do participate. Well-known fire officers and fitness "gurus," Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss return to "5-Alarm Task Force" with a concise summary of their successful class taught at this year's FDIC 2018: "10 Steps to Cultivate a Culture of Firefighter Fitness in Your Department." This podcast only runs about 1 hour, but Dan & Jim give it their all to explain the "why" and how" to achieve this goal in your station and/or department. Maybe the single most important lesson everyone should take away from this podcast is that it does not require a "second-mortgage" on your station to fund a great fitness program for every firefighter. Tune in to this podcast to learn the 10 steps to help change the mindset of your comrades and officers!

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1. Tell me a little about yourself? How long have you been a firefighter for?   I am married with two children, and I have been in the fire service for 31 years now. I started as a volunteer, and have spent a good part of my career in line and chief officer positions. Currently, I am Chief Fire Marshal and Asst. Chief for my municipality, and I also speak and present programs nationally on the topic of firefighter fitness and health. I am the co-author of the best selling book, Firefighter Functional Fitness, I serve on the IAFC - SHS Section board of directors, and I am a certified peer fitness trainer.   2. What was the hardest time of your life? What tools did you use to get through it?   I am not sure I can pinpoint the hardest time of my life. Life is a roller coaster of successes and failures in my opinion, so I try to learn from the mistakes and capitalize on the successes. I don't let myself get too high or too low on myself, I try to keep an even keel and maintain perspective.   3. What are your greatest successes?   Certainly what I am most grateful for is my family. I'm immensely proud of my wife and kids and blessed that they can put up with me! On a personal level, I'd have to say that I am very proud of co-authoring a book that is aimed at helping firefighters live healthier lives.   4. Now that you have experienced life a little, what would you tell your 20-year-old self?   Don't wait to get your education if you can help it. It is a lot harder as an adult. Take a chance now and then, and enjoy yourself. Be in charge of your life, don't let it be in charge of you.   5. Who is your greatest role model and why?   My greatest role models are my parents. They provided me with a fantastic upbringing that taught me a great combination of compassion, tenacity, honesty, determination, and ethical and moral values that I strive to uphold every day.   6. If you had a chance for a "do-over" in life, what would you do differently? Or would you keep everything the same?   Although I have certainly made my share of mistakes in my lifetime, I can honestly say I would not go back and change anything, simply because it is the body of experience in my life so far that has gotten me to where I am right now. Changing anything in the past, in my opinion, changes everything about the future as well.   7. What do you feel most proud of?   I think I am most proud of my children. They are developing into amazing people that I know will do great things for other people as they mature and become adults. There's nothing more satisfying than that, in my opinion.   8. What do you want your tombstone to say?   I intend to be cremated. LOL. All joking aside, I am not someone who thinks about what legacy I might leave. I believe that if there is one, it would be up to those I have impacted to decide.   9. Why did you join the fire service?   Honestly, I grew up in firehouses and in a family of public servants, both firefighters and police officers. I don't think I ever had a choice, but that being said, as long as I have been in the fire service, I have not worked a day. It's a privilege to have a career that I enjoy going to every day. I think it's always been in my blood, and I never had any interest in doing anything else.   10. How do you spend your free time?   I like to train with Russian kettlebells; I have recently been helping to coach my older daughter's softball team. I golf, and I am a big baseball and hockey fan, but most importantly, I love to travel and do things with my family. As busy as I am, I really have come to cherish the times we can get away and spend that time as a family.   11. Who do you admire the most in life and why?   Again, I would have to say, my parents. They were such amazing role models. Of course, they were not perfect, no one is, but they lived their lives with their priorities in order, and by that I mean, nothing was more important to them than their kids, and that has left a lasting impression on me.   1

We sit down with Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss the Authors of Firefighter Functional Fitness. We talk about the importance of Mental and Physical Fitness. They share the inspiration that lead to the writing of a great book for everyone in Emergency Service.You can learn more about the book and being Functionally Fit from their website: http://firefighterfunctionalfitness.com

We sit down with Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss the Authors of Firefighter Functional Fitness. We talk about the importance of Mental and Physical Fitness. They share the inspiration that lead to the writing of a great book for everyone in Emergency Service.You can learn more about the book and being Functionally Fit from their website: http://firefighterfunctionalfitness.com

Episode 004: Jim Moss and Dan Kerrigan, the authors of Firefighter Functional Fitness, join us to discuss the 4 Pillars concept within their book, how to promote a culture of fitness within your department, tips for dealing with sleep deprivation, and finding the motivation and discipline to establish career long healthy habits. Sponsored by Paul Conway Fire (paulconwayshields.com)

In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington interviews Dan Kerrigan.  Dan had written a spot on article on Fire Engineering Blog Community titled  Renewing the Fire Service, Tradition Starts with YOU. In this interview he shares views and opinions of what he sees during everyday operations of fire departments.  Needless to say […]