Gear Up for Life with Essential Decon Tactics with Guest Tonya Herbert

In this installment of "Igniting the Shift Within," host and Stage 4 cancer survivor David Dachinger welcomes Tonya Herbert, owner of Thin Red Line Decon and Florida PPE Services. We delve into the wellness and safety topics of firefighter turnout gear, occupational exposure and decontamination. This discussion extends beyond merely wearing and washing gear; it involves understanding its limitations and implementing actionable measures to mitigate associated risks. Discover why that "salty look" could be putting your life in jeopardy and learn about the essential practice of Preliminary Exposure Reduction. We will also discuss the alarming classification of firefighting as a Group 1 known carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a critical reminder that exposure to carcinogens, along with factors such as shift work and sleep deprivation, is a reality that demands our attention. This episode is your call to action: it is time to prioritize your health and safety. Tune in and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to combat these risks head-on. It is time to gear up for life!Igniting the Shift Within:https://www.podpage.com/igniting/Tonya Herbert Links: Website: http://www.thinredlinedecon.com/Website: https://floridappeservices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinRedLineDeconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinredlinedeconLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thin-red-line-decon/Listen/Watch the full episode:https://www.facebook.com/firefighternationhttps://www.youtube.com/@FirefighterNationHQhttps://www.firefighternation.com/podcasts/