<![CDATA[Fueling Fire]]>Fueling Fire delivers practical, science-based nutrition and hydration advice for firefighters. Hosted by Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F, registered dietitian and founder of RescueRD, the podcast explores how to eat well, stay hydrated, improve performance and build healthier habits around the realities of shift work and life in the firehouse.

From meal planning and recovery to fueling for physical demands and making better choices between calls, Megan shares actionable strategies firefighters can use on and off duty.

Learn more at RescueRD.com.

Fueling Fire is produced by Firefighter Nation. Subscribe to the Firefighter Nation newsletter for the latest fire service news, training and insights: https://ow.ly/NTeT50ZWu2g

]]>https://www.firefighternation.com/tag/fueling-fire/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:46:48 GMTFri, 09 Oct 2026 19:37:07 GMT60Firefighter Nation<p>Fueling Fire delivers practical, science-based nutrition and hydration advice for firefighters. Hosted by Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F, registered dietitian and founder of RescueRD, the podcast explores how to eat well, stay hydrated, improve performance and build healthier habits around the realities of shift work and life in the firehouse.</p><p>From meal planning and recovery to fueling for physical demands and making better choices between calls, Megan shares actionable strategies firefighters can use on and off duty.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.rescuerd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">RescueRD.com</a>.</p><p>Fueling Fire is produced by Firefighter Nation. Subscribe to the Firefighter Nation newsletter for the latest fire service news, training and insights: <a href="https://ow.ly/NTeT50ZWu2g" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://ow.ly/NTeT50ZWu2g</a></p>episodicFirefighter Nationkyle.evora@clarionevents.comno<![CDATA[Fueling for the CPAT: Carbs, Hydration and Test Day]]>Preparing for the CPAT? What you eat and drink before the test can have a major impact on how you perform.

In this episode of Fueling Fire, Megan Lautz breaks down the basics of CPAT nutrition and explains how to fuel your body during training and on test day. She covers why carbohydrates are your primary source of fuel, how to approach hydration without overdoing it, what to eat before the CPAT, and why you do not need to load up on protein right before you test.

Whether you are in the thick of training for your first CPAT or getting ready for test day, these practical nutrition strategies can help you show up fueled, hydrated, and ready to perform.

In this episode:
• How carbohydrates fuel CPAT performance
• What to eat before the CPAT
• Hydration strategies for training and test day
• When to eat before the test
• Why protein is not the priority immediately before the CPAT
• Common nutrition mistakes to avoid
• How to prepare your body for a physically demanding test

Get the free recipe book from Megan Lautz at Rescue RD:
rescuerd.com

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Instagram and TikTok: @Rescue.RD
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Firefighter Nation brings practical information, stories, and resources for firefighters, with a focus on the realities of the job, including fitness, health, wellness, leadership, and life in the fire service.

]]>96bcc61e-1d8c-4360-a756-24b5fd41be31Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:41:33 GMT<p>Preparing for the CPAT? What you eat and drink before the test can have a major impact on how you perform.</p><p>In this episode of Fueling Fire, Megan Lautz breaks down the basics of CPAT nutrition and explains how to fuel your body during training and on test day. She covers why carbohydrates are your primary source of fuel, how to approach hydration without overdoing it, what to eat before the CPAT, and why you do not need to load up on protein right before you test.</p><p>Whether you are in the thick of training for your first CPAT or getting ready for test day, these practical nutrition strategies can help you show up fueled, hydrated, and ready to perform.</p><p>In this episode:<br />• How carbohydrates fuel CPAT performance<br />• What to eat before the CPAT<br />• Hydration strategies for training and test day<br />• When to eat before the test<br />• Why protein is not the priority immediately before the CPAT<br />• Common nutrition mistakes to avoid<br />• How to prepare your body for a physically demanding test</p><p>Get the free recipe book from Megan Lautz at Rescue RD:<br /><a href="https://www.rescuerd.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">rescuerd.com</a></p><p>Follow Megan Lautz:<br />Instagram and TikTok: @Rescue.RD<br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlautz/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Megan Lautz on LinkedIn</a></p><p>Firefighter Nation brings practical information, stories, and resources for firefighters, with a focus on the realities of the job, including fitness, health, wellness, leadership, and life in the fire service.</p>no00:18:11Fueling for the CPAT: Carbs, Hydration and Test Dayfull