SHNJ 015: "There's nothing special about us, except we chose to pursue a career in a very dangerous environment." Robert Piparo, Firefighter & Director of 555 Fitness

In this important episode of Stay Healthy NJ, Justin sits down with an old friend, Robert Piparo, or "Pip," as we know him to hear Pip's incredible story of life as a career firefighter. Pip is a second generation lieutenant with the New Brunswick Fire Department and the Director of 555 Fitness, a non profit organization dedicated to providing a community for firefighters everywhere to enjoy fitness and understand the importance it plays in this profession. 555 Fitness is dedicated to its mission of reducing Line Of Duty Deaths attributed to cardiac arrest, the leading killer of firefighters.  Pip opens up about the inside workings of a fire department and the impact this line of work often has on one's physical and mental health. His journey to finding 555 Fitness started by using physical fitness as an outlet to escape, and now Pip represents everything 555 Fitness stands for and works tirelessly to raise awareness for it and its cause. You can follow 555 Fitness on Facebook and Instagram at @555fitness