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Retired Minnesota firefighters meet monthly at their department, with breakfast cooked by the current chief and firefighters. They stay connected with the culture and one another. They share stories, talk about the highs and lows of being a firefighter and stay grounded in the memories.
In this episode of The Brief: Wellness Edition, Emily Hitchings and Greg Friese discuss the importance of having a plan going into retirement with something that continues to give you meaning and purpose and staying connected to your firefighter identity in retirement.
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“The transition to retirement should start long before the retirement itself.”
About The Brief: Wellness Edition
The Brief: Wellness Edition video series explores the wellness implications of current events for public safety professionals. Each episode brings a timely conversation that connects unfolding events to the day-to-day realities of first responders.
