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JOIN US FOR A LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2025 at 1:00Pm ET / 10:00Am PT

 

Aligning Training with Operational Demands of Firefighting

UNRACKED is a live event series from BridgeAthletic where top coaches break down the systems, methods, and philosophies that drive elite performance. 

In this session, Annette Zapp—a former fire service Lieutenant and leading voice in firefighter wellness—shares practical insights on designing training that truly reflects the operational realities of the job. Drawing from her experience in the field and her ongoing research in tactical athlete performance, she’ll highlight key physical demands firefighters face, common training gaps, and actionable strategies for building stronger, more resilient crews. Free to attend and packed with practical insight.

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This session will cover:

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    Understanding Operational Demands of Firefighting

    How to identify the real physical demands firefighters face on the job—from load carriage to repeated high-intensity efforts—and translate those realities into effective training.

     

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    Designing Effective Training for Tactical Athletes

    How to structure strength and conditioning programs that support strength, endurance, and durability while preparing firefighters for unpredictable operational workloads.

     

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    Fueling and Recovery for Fireground Performance

    How evidence-based nutrition, recovery, and supplementation strategies can support energy, resilience, and long-term performance in the fire service.

     

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    Building Sustainable Career Longevity

    How to create training systems firefighters can maintain year after year—reducing injury risk, supporting recovery, and sustaining performance across long careers.

Can’t attend live? No problem, we’ll send a replay to all registrants!

 
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Annette Zapp

Founder, Fire Rescue Wellness

Former Fire Service Lieutenant

 

Annette Zapp retired in 2024 after a 20-year career in the fire service, where she served as a Lieutenant. She is the founder of Fire Rescue Wellness, a coaching and education platform dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of firefighters worldwide. A recognized leader in firefighter performance and wellness, Annette co-authored the ISSN Position Stand on Tactical Athlete Fueling and a review on creatine use in the firefighting population. Through her research, coaching, and the Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast, she regularly shares evidence-based insights to help firefighters train, fuel, and recover for the unique demands of the job. In 2024, she began PhD studies in Health and Human Performance at Oklahoma State University, where she continues researching tactical athlete performance.

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Cooper Napoli

S&C Coach and Host of UNRACKED

BridgeAthletic

 

Cooper Napoli is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with extensive experience training high school, collegiate, professional, and tactical athletes—including Special Operations personnel, NFL players, UFC fighters, IBJJF competitors, and triathletes. He currently works with leading high school football and lacrosse programs while mentoring coaches around the world. After coaching at Westside Barbell and Equinox, Cooper founded Delta-Five Performance, a coaching business dedicated to helping athletes reach their peak through tailored training, nutrition, and performance strategies. In addition to his coaching practice, he helps educate the BridgeAthletic coaching community and hosts UNRACKED, a live event series featuring top coaches and the systems that drive elite performance.

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