If you're new here, we're the First Responders Support Training (FRST) Center, and we're dedicated to promoting health and wellness for first responders statewide. This month, we will share additional Fall 2025 focus group information, caffeine/electrolyte tips, a brief cardio workout, and introduce our newest team member. Thank you for joining us this month -- we are excited to have you here!
Fall 2025 Focus Groups
As we move into the second phase of our FEMA grant, this fall, our team will be conducting focus groups as part of Aim 2:working with firefighters and fire chiefs to gather input and explore the feasibility and implementation of health programs.
We're excited to conduct our first volunteer firefighter focus group next month at the South Dakota Firefighters Association Conference. Please fill out our survey below to express your interest in participating.
FRST Center's Registered Dietitian, Marni Shoemaker, PhD, shares tips and tricks on caffeine and healthier ways to replenish electrolytes in the September nutrition flyer below.
Seth Daughters, FRST Center Strength and Conditioning coach, leds a brief cardio workout which can be done on a bike, treadmill, or while walking/jogging outside.
The FRST center research team is growing and we are excited to introduce our newest Graduate Research Assistant, Brett Deschler.
"I am excited to join the FRST team as a Graduate Research Assistant while pursuing my Master of Public Health. Working directly on this FEMA project is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the health and wellness of volunteer firefighters across South Dakota. I look forward to supporting first responders through this research and learning from such a dedicated team."
Center Website
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