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Chris Macklin is a 20 year veteran South Metro firefighter and the head of one of the country's most progressive wellness departments.
We discuss his journey into EMS, responding to the Columbine massacre, his own mental health journey, the genesis of Peer Support, training the tactical athlete, the importance of subject matter experts, injury rehab, fitness standards and so much more.
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