In the second installment of our conversation with Sean Conant of FILO Apparel, we discuss the alarming statistics of firefighter suicides, with nearly 100 reported cases each year due to job-related stress. We introduce Next Rung, a nonprofit supporting mental health within the fire service, and highlight FILO Apparel's initiative, including their coffee brand FILO Fuel, aimed at supporting this cause. Sean also covers the importance of both physical safety through PFAS-free gear and mental health support. The episode also explores the entrepreneurial challenges within the fire service and the significance of creating lasting, positive impacts.

00:00 The Alarming Reality of Firefighter Suicides

00:56 Challenges with Firefighter Apparel

01:36 Addressing Critics and Marketing Strategies

03:37 Supporting Mental Health with Next Rung

03:51 FILO Fuel: Coffee with a Cause

05:44 The Importance of Mental Health in the Fire Service

17:05 Entrepreneurial Lessons in the Fire Service

21:52 Future Goals and Legacy of FILO

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