Fitness
It is crucial that firefighters maintain their physical fitness as part of their job. The FireRescue1 fitness topic encompasses everything from exercise safety, to Aaron Zamzow’s fitness column for tips on how to make your training work for you, to a video from Gordon Graham on the importance of getting regular physicals. In addition, we also include content that details nutrition and health considerations, and how the focus on firefighter fitness has evolved over the years.
Strengthen your on-duty and off-duty workouts with kettlebells that promise durability and versatility for all fitness levels
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By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
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Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree in the fire service community
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
The wildly popular sport is a great workout for firefighters and EMS professionals
Alexander Griffin died during a run pursuing his dream of becoming a firefighter like his brother
“Our ultimate goal is the safety of the employees,” Decatur Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said about the new, job-related testing
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
While the fire service has made huge strides in recognizing the importance of member wellness, every fire department across the country has room to improve
The $30,000 AFG funds will be used to train New London firefighters and make fitness instruction better suited to firefighters’ schedules
Despite progress to reduce fatalities, the rate of firefighter deaths due to cardiovascular events has remained unchanged
A mandatory, non-punitive annual fitness assessment is essential for improving the health, fitness and quality of life of first responders across the occupational life span and into retirement
Common factors departments are using to approach wellness programs
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree among firefighters
A two-year grant partnership has allowed the Anchorage FD to create a resilience program that’s already helping its members
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The chief details the biggest firefighter health and wellness risks and offers simple ways to build accountability
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Researchers said once the AI model was familiar with firefighter-specific medical data, it was able to identify 6,000 abnormal ECG samples with 97% accuracy
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You are responsible for your level of health and fitness; it’s time to stop letting excuses stand in your way
Weatherford Station 4 firefighters find fun competition among other local pickleball teams
Lawrence firefighter Miguel Baez focused on recovering as quickly as possible and committed himself to being upbeat
Many agencies shy away from fitness testing for first responders, but annual tests can gauge the health and occupational readiness of your personnel
From cardiac care to supplements and yoga, Better Every Shift answers your questions from the live podcast event
First Responder Wellness Week was designed to provide resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
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