2010 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week special coverage

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	Are you fit for duty? I always tell people the reason you don't see a lot of fat people in nursing homes is because they are already dead. If you love firefighting and you want to stick around, you need to make sure you're fit for duty. Full Story
	What to eat during a shift I always found it interesting that when I walked into the station for the start of a shift, a small crowd would gather around my cooler. It quickly dawned on me that many responders make eating on duty far too complicated. So you may be wondering: what's in Bryan's cooler for a shift? Full Story
	How to buy firefighter fitness equipment Resistance and cardiovascular equipment are valuable assets unless ignorance is the order of the day. My favorites are still treadmills, free weights and cable-based machines if used properly. Your department may choose different modalities. Full Story
	Mourning the Charleston fallen 3 years later The third anniversary of the Sofa Super Store fire that claimed the lives of nine Charleston firefighters fell on the eve of Safety Week. Take a moment to reflect by reading Jay Lowry's personal perspective on the tragedy. Full Story
	Condition your whole body with high intensity training Seldom will you run a marathon in uniform — public safety calls for service are a series of short physical activities usually lasting less than 5 minutes. Aerobic conditioning will help but HIT is where the money is. Full Story