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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The ‘Big 6' on-duty stretches

For a long and healthy career in public safety, start each shift with your gear, truck, and your body in excellent working order

October 04, 2011 12:40 PM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

A new approach to responder fitness

There is a big push nationally to improve wellness, fitness, and safety and it cannot come at a better time

August 15, 2011 04:42 AM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

Fitness & Health

Fix your bad patient handling techniques

When it comes to patient handling techniques, the “it’s the way we have always done it” argument no longer holds water

July 18, 2011 04:38 AM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

The inchworm drill

This exercise is easy to do in uniform, making it simple to do while on duty

June 06, 2011 07:45 AM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

Protect yourself from knee aches and pains

Here’s how to prevent and even pre-habilitate some knee issues

April 06, 2011 07:28 AM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

Developing a sense of pride

As a responder, you need to build a strong sense of pride in all your abilities

January 12, 2011 07:14 AM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

Strengthen your core to avoid injury

Learning how to brace the abdominal wall prior to lifting will give us the mechanical advantage needed to prevent injury while on the job

October 28, 2010 11:41 AM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

Take better care of your body

Three simple ways to take care of yourself during even your busiest day

September 24, 2010 09:48 AM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

5 components of a wellness initiative

Help your agency to breed a healthier, fitter, more productive, and less injured responder

July 27, 2010 10:43 AM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS

Condition your whole body with high intensity training

Boost your heart rate, jump start your metabolism and increase your muscular endurance with this easy workout

June 21, 2010 12:15 PM

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Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS