Firefighters are known for rushing into danger, but the greatest threat they face isn’t always flames or smoke. According to the CDC, nearly half of firefighter deaths are linked to heart disease, a silent killer often overlooked in the profession.
For firefighter and CrossFit PRVN member Garrek Thompson, fitness isn’t just a passion, it’s a priority. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 2012, he found CrossFit at CrossFit Knoxville, earned his Level 1, and coached before stepping into his career as a first responder. Today, he credits CrossFit for keeping him prepared when lives are on the line.
Joined by PRVN General Manager Sarah Radford, Jordan shares why first responders should train like athletes, how consistency compounds into long-term health, and why community accountability makes all the difference — in and out of the firehouse.