Dear All Exhausted First Responders Who Need A Better Place To Recover,
We have a solution to reduce suffering and find more rest in between emergencies on 24 to 48-hour shifts.

We would like to introduce the zPod which is an enclosed sensory bed that can offer privacy in stations that do not have individual rooms.
Features:
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Control Panel: Take control of lighting, sounds, and fans for a tailor-made sleep environment. (Optional)
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Light: Circadian LED lighting to set the environment according to mood and sleep cycle, including the option to shut out light for sleep. (Optional)
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Sensory Regulation: The combination of a hard enclosure along with other sensory-regulating features, helps children self-regulate and manage sensory input effectively.
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Temperature: Maintain a comfortable environment with fan control that ensures continuous air circulation.
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Sounds: Bluetooth® speakers that connect with your smart device (e.g., tablet, phone, etc.) to play calming music, or other relaxing sounds to aid in restful sleep.
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Comfort: An interior that is 6’6” from end to end—enough space to fit a memory foam twin mattress (sold separately) with maximum dimensions of 43 inches wide and 78 inches long.
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Easy Cleaning: Removable doors ensure changing sheets and interior cleaning is a breeze
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Easy Assembly: The zPod is shipped flat in three boxes via LTL freight and can be fully assembled by two adults with no additional tools required.
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Alarm Integration: The zPod can allow alarm integration based on the software that the fire department uses.
"zPods - A Game Changer For Firefighter Wellness." -Los Lunas Fire Department

"The Los Lunas Fire Department is proud to introduce Zpod beds as part of our ongoing commitment to firefighter health and comfort. These innovative sleep pods offer a quiet, controlled environment that promotes better rest — an essential component for our team’s performance and recovery.
With the demanding nature of our work, quality sleep can be hard to come by. The Zpod’s features, including noise reduction, adjustable lighting, and personalized climate control, help create the ideal conditions for restorative sleep, even in a busy station.
We’re excited to have these as part of our wellness efforts and confident they’ll make a lasting impact on the comfort and readiness of our firefighters." - Los Lunas Fire Department
According to a Meta-Analysis published by the journal of Global Health that examined 100,000 First Responders, 31% suffer from sleep-wake disorders, 30% from obstructive sleep apnea, 28% from insomnia, and 28% from excessive daytime sleepiness.

Just imagine if we can find a way to dramatically make an impact on first responders that go through these challenges?
We know that a long shift is meant for working, but what if we could make some type of difference in the ability to have our first responders feel rested just that much more?
Imagine being that much more recovered, each shift, 52 weeks a year in a quiet environment where the mind can have its space to recover from emergencies.
If you are a department and have first responders that do not have a private room, then they can really be struggling and cannot take anymore chaotic shifts without a private place to rest in between emergencies.
Imagine a time after a challenging emergency and you came back to the station and needed a moment to gather your thoughts.
You're not sure if you want to sit out front of the station with the boys for a bit...
...Or go watch a movie to let go.
You may actually start finding that you need a moment of quiet time where you can shut the world down for a little bit.
This is where the zPod can be helpful as you will now have your own place to go to reduce suffering and find more peace.

What if you had a 20–60-minute peaceful sound session with surround sound speakers where you can let go?
The zPod will not only give you privacy but is actually customizable to just the right sound and lighting that gives you control.
A bed where there are speakers to play exactly the right sounds to take you away for a moment.
Even if it’s only just for 10-20 minutes, you can have that place where you can have peace and quiet to gather yourself again.
Who knows, maybe the right meditative track through the bed's surround sound could be perfect for that 20-minute resting period.
Think about all of those times where you were fighting a fire or saving a life and needed 20 minutes to yourself once returning to the station.
Maybe you just ran a first alarm, and your stress levels are already through the roof.
Or maybe you just ran pediatric cardiac arrest, and you could simply be over the edge with emotion.
Or maybe you just pulled one of your firefighter brothers or sisters out of a fire.
All you know is that once you get back to the station that you need every moment of peace to recover and be ready for the next emergency.
On a tough shift it could be back-to-back emergencies.
And there really aren't any private rooms for you to have a moment of peace to recover from the last call you ran.
You know you will do whatever it takes to serve and be prepared for the next emergency.
However, having the right environment to let go could be more than necessary to feel recovered.
The zPod can become your peaceful get away in the midst of chaos.

Imagine coming back from a really challenging or horrific emergency and your mind is just spinning with chaos.
In this moment, once again, you could really be suffering inside.
And, you know you need to recover as quickly as possible because another call could be around the corner.
Or maybe you're not even thinking about the next call.
Maybe you just need to get back to neutral and that will be enough.
Now, picture hopping into the peaceful, relaxing, and calming zPod like you see in the picture above.
You can put on whatever sounds and lighting that make you feel at peace so you can let your mind come back down to a tranquil place.
This may be just what you need to feel that much better and not only serve and protect your communities but serve and be there for yourself.
Are you a Police Station,
Military Base, or Emergency Room that could use the support of zPods?
Our doctors, police officers, EMTS, and military officers that serve and protect us can really feel different levels of suffering with the battles they endure.
With the zPod, they can customize their environment based on what is needed to support their personal shift schedules.
Some will have odd shift changes and need to be prepared for returning to their next shift with very little time in between.
Or they simply may need a recovery space for 20 minutes in between short shift changes.
If you are a doctor and work a 24-hour shift in the ER, then you may need the right resting place to recover from serious emergencies.
The right privacy with specific sound and lighting that gives them a sense of control and peace could be necessary.
zPods has seen success with 100s of Sleepless Children that were only sleeping 1-3 hours per night. After trying a zPod many now sleep 8-10 hours per night.
zPods began with the mission of helping sleepless children around the world find better rest, mainly those that have been diagnosed with Autism and/or sensory processing disorders.
It all started back in 2019 when the founder of zPods, Gary Kellmann, had a son who is neurodivergent and would never sleep in his own bed.
However, Gary was determined to come up with a solution and this is where zPods was born.
Therefore, our main mission from 2019 to 2024 had been working with children like Ethan because that's where the most help was being requested.
We have been helping 100s of families seek the rest they need and have successfully had zPods covered by Medicaid, Insurance, and Non-For-Profit Grant Opportunities.
We found that people all over the world have been suffering greatly and this is why zPods came alive.
And now, we know that children are not the only ones. Those that serve and protect our communities who are really suffering as well.
The zPod could be the most valuable wellness upgrade for departments where private rooms are not available.
We understand that some department budgets are more conservative than others which can make zPods a financially friendly option for stations that are looking to make large upgrades.
Especially departments that do not have the budget to build a new fire station as of yet.
Instead of knocking down walls for new private rooms, the zPod could give first responders privacy in between emergencies in a barracks style setting.
Some stations could be 3-5 years away from building a new station and their fighters need an enclosed room ASAP to improve their ability to have privacy and improve their recovery.
We offer zPods with a money back guarantee. Therefore, your investment is protected.

zPods is committed to doing everything possible to support our first responders and make sure they have success.
However, we know that every department can have different needs and that after trying our beds it may not be the right fit.
Not necessarily because it's not a good bed but we know that sizing, space, and shift schedules could be unique to each department.
Therefore, after 60 days the department can receive their money back but all that we ask is that you donate your beds to a volunteer department that is very much in need and does not have the budget at this time.
First Responders take tremendous risk with their lives and some are really suffering with poor recovery. Now is the time for change.

zPods could be the largest game changer that can keep our first responders healthier so they can keep us safe.
And we know that sometimes it can take time for many departments to change as they've done something for so long.
Or, they did not know a solution was available until now.
Let's have a discussion about how we can help our first responders be healthier and most importantly, safer for decades to come.
Sincerely,
The zPods Team