Energy Drink Consumption in the Fire Service

This week on Fire Headlines, host Samantha Didion and panelist Chief Ken Kehmna delve into the growing issue of energy drink consumption at firefighter training sites. This topic has garnered significant attention in the Daily Dispatch after the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association banned energy drinks at all hands-on class sites. The decision came in response to the alarming rise in energy drink intake and two recent firefighter deaths in Kansas linked to their consumption.

The discussion highlights the increasing reliance on energy drinks among firefighters, especially during long shifts and high-demand situations, raising concerns about health and long-term well-being.