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The Aging Well Firefighter I'm a firefighter/EMT and fitness coach directing traffic at the intersection of community and wellness. I'm Roy, your fitness coach.

I lost over 80 pounds (1/3 of my body weight) on my own, and continued on to compete in running, cycling, and triathlon. Through my amazing change, I developed a huge passion for helping people accomplish goals of their own. Now I'm a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and group fitness instructor, a firefighter, and a certified Red Cross health and safety instructor. I'm here to help you through weight loss, building strength and endurance, and prepping for life's races and other challenges.

19/08/2026
I went for a run along the Mississippi, trying to enjoy being off duty… then saw an ambulance in a parking lot and got s...
18/07/2026

I went for a run along the Mississippi, trying to enjoy being off duty… then saw an ambulance in a parking lot and got snapped right back into EMS-brain.

A short reflection on first responder identity, vacation guilt, unused PTO, and learning to carry the calling without being carried away by it.

Respect the ambulance.
Look at the river.

My penny was an ambulance

13/07/2026
I'm proud to announce that I've been invited to present at the 2026 UP EMS Conference hosted at Northern Michigan Univer...
17/06/2026

I'm proud to announce that I've been invited to present at the 2026 UP EMS Conference hosted at Northern Michigan University by Platinum Educational Group. Topic info in the comments!

I'm honored and very excited to be asked to share again this year!
06/12/2025

I'm honored and very excited to be asked to share again this year!

This week we’re excited to highlight Roy Smalley, a firefighter and AEMT serving Mayville and North Fond du Lac. With nearly 15 years as a fitness, wellness, and stress-management coach, plus extensive experience in theater and public speaking, Roy brings a uniquely engaging teaching style to EMS education. His work has been featured in Wisconsin Fire Journal, Firefighter Nation, and other publications.

At the 2026 WEMSA Conference & Expo, Roy will be leading two exciting sessions:

Beyond Patient Care: Harnessing AI to Revolutionize EMS Operations

Friday, February 6 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Explore how AI can reshape EMS operations, from decision-making to daily workflows. This interactive session walks through five key areas where AI can streamline processes and improve service delivery, with hands-on activities that help attendees connect real-world challenges to practical AI-driven solutions.

Stage Presence on Scene: How Theater & Public Speaking Skills Can Transform EMS Leadership

Saturday, February 7 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Learn how tools from theater, such as voice, posture, and presence, can enhance communication and leadership on scene. Roy will guide participants through exercises that build confidence, improve teamwork, and strengthen patient interactions using techniques rooted in performance and public speaking.

Learn more about the Conference here: www.WEMSAExpo.com

22/10/2025

“Support doesn’t mean having the perfect words. It means showing up.”

In Episode 2 of my series "Connection is Medicine", counselor & Columbus Fire Dept. Health and Safety Officer Mollie Kallas shares why listening matters more than fixing — and how simple connection keeps first responders grounded and resilient.

Relationships are Emotional Turnout Gear.

🔗 Listen + show notes: www.AgingWellFirefighter.com or wherever you catch podcasts.

18/10/2025

Firefighter × Counselor × Advocate = Mollie Kallas.

In this episode she joins me to talk about how peer support, honest conversation, and simple check‑ins can close the gap between “toughness” and true resilience.

Mollie’s dual perspective—clinical supervisor by day, firefighter by night—shows exactly why connection is our strongest protective gear.

🎧 Listen now at the link here, or wherever you catch podcasts → https://www.agingwellfirefighter.com/p/relationships-emotional-turnout-gear

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