IN THE GAME (CONT)
About the Author: Randy Krause has 36 years of experience in aircraft rescue firefighting; during his career, he has held positions of increasing responsibility across the career spectrum from firefighter to his current position as Fire Chief for The Port of Seattle Fire Department at Sea-Tac International Airport where he has been
we set our minds to. Setting goals before my surgery made me do things that were uncomfortable but necessary to be restriction-free four months out from a very intrusive surgery. I also want to touch on the mental side of recovery as I wrap up this article. Setting goals and smashing them, then resetting new goals and smashing them too is healthy and a necessary part of recovery. Physical goals challenge the body to recover but accomplishing them provides the mental confidence and piece of mind allowing you to eventually get back to your old self. In some cases, the setback just may create a newer better version of you both physically and mentally. You have to be “In the Game” and advocate for yourself during these times in order to thrive in recovery and life. Please be safe, be active, enjoy life, and reach out if you have questions. In the end, I sincerely offer to listen, guide, or help any of you that are struggling with an injury or recovering from one. My situation is not the same as others, but I can share what worked for me. You do not have to be alone on your journey. Krause.randy@icloud.com.
for almost 12 years. As a respected subject matter expert in aircraft rescue firefighting, Randy has had the opportunity to influence regulations, standards, and processes through various National and International committees and working groups. He is currently the Chair of NFPA Emergency Responders Occupational Health (ERH-AAA) and Chair of Fire Service Occupational Safety (FIX-AAA), the NFPA Standards Council, as of this year, and is a member of the Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership Studies Advisory Board. Chief Krause earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Washington – Bothell in 1998, and his Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University in 2006.
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