Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

First in Fitness

Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS, EMT-P (ret.), has dedicated over a decade to changing the culture of EMS from one of pain, injury, and disease to one of ergonomic excellence and provider wellness. He has leveraged his 15-year career in sports medicine, athletic training, spine rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and as a paramedic to become an expert on prehospital patient handling/equipment handling and fire-EMS fitness. His company, Fit Responder, works nationally with departments to reduce injuries and improve fitness for first responders. Contact Bryan at bfass@fitresponder.com.
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4 tips to safely lift patients

Lifting more than 51 pounds from the floor can lead to injuries; firefighters and medics must increase training for proper lifting techniques

April 14, 2015 10:33 AM

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How to train for firefighter, police games

If you are thinking about competing in the World Police & Fire Games, now is the time to get serious with your training

January 17, 2015 06:20 PM

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4 firefighter stretches in 4 minutes

These simple stretches can drastically cut firefighter injuries and can all be done during a routine truck check

November 19, 2014 07:09 PM

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Firefighter Fitness, Mental Health and Wellness

3 exercises all firefighters should be doing

Never mind the workout, focus on these job-specific training exercises to improve fitness and reduce injury

September 25, 2014 08:23 AM

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Back pain: What you think you know is wrong

Those little spasms, aches and pains are what often become the bigger injury; here are three truths about your back

August 12, 2014 09:53 AM

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Fitness and reducing firefighter injuries

Safety officers need to rely on fitness and ergonomics to reduce common injuries

April 17, 2012 06:22 AM

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On-duty responder fitness: Pressing exercises

Muscle imbalances from our job takes time to reverse. It takes stretching, pulling exercises, hip and leg training, and abdominal exercise.

March 27, 2012 01:19 PM

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On-duty responder fitness: Focusing on the legs

Training legs while on duty and in uniform is very effective, easy, quick and will reduce the chance of getting hurt

February 13, 2012 07:46 AM

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On-duty responder fitness: Abdominal training

Your abdominals’ primary job is twofold: to create trunk stability and core/spine stiffness

November 28, 2011 07:07 AM

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On-duty responder fitness: Pulling exercises

All the exercises in this video are designed to be done in uniform and on duty, using only your truck and your resistance band for a very effective workout

October 24, 2011 11:34 AM

Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS