EP6: Wait, It Was Matt?

from Fourhall · host Cory Ashworth, Matt Rolfe, Aaron Fields

Matt Rolfe was 38 years old, in excellent shape, and working a shift at his fire station when he suffered a massive heart attack. In this episode, Matt shares the day everything changed. What began as a routine workout and a normal day on shift ended with Matt becoming the patient himself. We talk about: • The events leading up to his heart attack • Being transported by his own crew • Recovery and returning to work • Family history and cardiovascular risk • Cholesterol, cardiac screening, and firefighter health • Learning to trust his body again Matt is also the co-host of The Cool Fireman Podcast and The Radcast. Resources and Extras: Fourhall.comStay Connected: Instagram @fourhall • Newsletter: Fourhall SubstackSupport the Work: Share the podcast, subscribe, and help spread the word.

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Matt Rolfe was 38 years old, in excellent shape, and working a shift at his fire station when he suffered a massive heart attack. In this episode, Matt shares the story of the day everything changed. What began as a routine workout and a normal day on shift ended with Matt becoming the patient himself. We talk about recovery, returning to work, family history, cholesterol, cardiac screening, and why firefighters need to pay attention when their body is trying to tell them something. Because sometimes the person having the heart attack is the last person anyone expects.