Sleepless By Design: Rethinking Shift Culture in Fire and EMS
In the fire and emergency services, chronic sleep deprivation isn't just tolerated, it's practically a badge of honor. Long shifts, late calls, and that extra overtime shift "just to help the team" are worn like a point of pride. The problem? The human body never signed off on that culture. This class dives into the science we wish we could ignore. Based on data from thousands of firefighters, sleep labs, and front-line case studies, we'll explore what really happens when the job routinely robs you of rest. Spoiler alert: It's not just about feeling tired. Think higher risks of heart attacks, cancer, infertility, depression, diabetes, and falling asleep behind the wheel. We're not being dramatic; it's in the peer-reviewed research.
