Dr. Sara Jahnke
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Science obsessed and love studying firefighter health, Mom to a chromosomally enhanced little boy. Sarcasm and irreverent smartassery are all me.
Prairie Village, KS
Joined October 2014
“When is enough, enough?” 🚨 This is Episode 2 of Dr. Ed’s Words with Dr. Derrick Edwards. Not every call ends a career—but ignoring changes in behavior, personality, or what loved ones notice can. Take the signs seriously. Intervene early. Stay in the game longer.
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🧠 Did you know PTSD used to be called nostalgia? In this week’s Words with Dr. Edwards, we trace the long history of trauma, how the symptoms we now label as PTSD were once described during the Civil War as a distracted state that pulled people out of the present.
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“Pregnancy doesn’t belong in the fire service.” We hear this too often — and it’s wrong. Family planning is a fire service issue. There’s room for safe pregnancy, fertility support, and light duty. No firefighter should have to choose between the job and a family.
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One of my absolute favorites when it comes to talking mental health in first responders. Enjoy…
🧠 "Let’s just talk." We’re launching a powerful new series with Dr. Derrick Edwards: “Doctor Ed’s Words”: real conversations on mental health in the fire & EMS world. In Ep. 1, PTSD, how it impacts life on & off the job, and why mental health is essential, not optional. Share!
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This is going to be a great seminar!
The time to SHARE & REGISTER is NOW: 📅 Sept 27–29 · San Bernardino, CA 🎟️ Register now: https://t.co/qjr0HtxB8v ❤️ Tag someone who always shows up. 🔥 Share this to remind others we don’t just save lives—we protect our own. #FCSNSymposium2025 #FirefighterWellness #Firefighter
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#FCSNSymposium2025 brings together top 🧠S in firefighter cancer: • Dr. Jahnke – cancer research • Dr. Burgess – cohort insights • Ashikyan – PTSD/mental health • Adam Ferrara – guest speaker …& more! 📅 Sept 27–29 | San Bernardino, CA 🎟️ Register: https://t.co/qjr0Htx3iX
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PTSD month continues: PART 2: depression often tags along, and suicidal thoughts may appear too. ✅ Talk. ✅ Check-in. ✅ Use your resources. It’s real—and you matter. Study: https://t.co/kWroLC0A4J
#FirefighterMentalHealth #PTSDAwareness
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We’re so proud of Dr. Brittany Hollerbach—winner of the FIRST EVER Early Career Fire Service Scholar Award at the IAFC/NFPA Metro Chiefs Conference! 🔥📚 She’s shaping the future of fire service science, and she shared the stage with THE Dr. Denise Smith. Legends on legends. 🙌
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Truth…and party planning is coming along nicely
🎪 Registration is OPEN for the Science to the Station Conference 2025! Join us Nov 3–5 in Loveland, CO for the greatest (and nerdiest) show on earth. 🔥🚑🔬 Early nerd-bird pricing: $350 🎟️ 👉 https://t.co/D4mU13KqVn
#S2S2025 #NerdBird
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🚨 We’re opening this year’s #ScienceToTheStation with a joint pre-conference program with @WomeninFireOrg ! 🔥 📍 Loveland, CO 🗓️ Nov 3, 2025 🎟️ Reg opens May 1 Arrive early. Leave inspired. Open to ALL in Fire/EMS. #FireService #WomenInFire #FireLeadership #EMS
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Did you know your immune system starts in your gut and stress has a BIG impact? Firefighters and medics under high stress are more likely to suffer colds, GI issues, and prolonged recovery. 🔄 Stress → Gut damage → Lower immunity → More stress
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😴 Sleep is mission-critical—and most of us aren’t getting enough. Stress is a big reason why! Studies show that firefighters average less than 6 hours of sleep post-shift and that chronic sleep debt is a predictor of both burnout and injury.
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NIOSH DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY https://t.co/cfSh6Vf6mB
@NIOSH @CDCgov @DOGE @usfire #NIOSH #CDC #firefighters #firefighter
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🔗 Tip to recharge effectively: develop a pre-bed routine (at home and at work), and consistent bedtime pattern that will help provide you with the opportunity for sufficient sleep duration.
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Sleep week Day 1 😴. 🔗 Tip: Keep your bedtime & wake-up time as consistent as possible—even on off-duty days. Sleep routines strengthen your body's internal clock, improving sleep quality & helping you recover faster after demanding shifts.
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SLEEP HYGIENE & MENTAL HEALTH IN FIREFIGHTERS 💤 Nearly 40% of firefighters suffer from sleep disorders, putting them at higher risk for PTSD, depression, & anxiety. Lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired, it impacts mental health, increases burnout, & raises suicide risk.
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Senate gathering now. SB 2 Greeley Co bond issue, scheduled early. SB 87 vouchers probably after lunch. Keep the texts and emails going!
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Heart attacks are the #1 cause of on-duty firefighter deaths. 💔 More than 45% of LODDs are due to cardiovascular events—yet many of these are preventable! You can read the entire Better Heart Project Final Report any time at: https://t.co/TbJoKKVaGM
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Kevin Quinn from NVFC accepting the Mason Langford Award at @CFSIUpdate. He was nominated by @IAFFPresident Ed Kelly 🤯 guess @DrLoriMM and #fireserviceonevoice is alive and well. 🥂 to us
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