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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.

When it comes to food donations, having healthy options available can make a big difference in first responders’ choices
Quick snacks to keep your energy levels up
Short on time and space? Check out these products to help get a workout in no matter where you are in your day
New proposed standards may require significant action to improve safe practices
Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for officers to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity
By combining both motivation and discipline, you’ll be able to sustain your fitness habits in the long run
The CEO of the Spartan endurance sports brand wants to help 100 million people get fit – now 101 million with his offer of a free race for all firefighters
Caffeine, supplements, cravings – our nutritionists break down their top tips
Samantha Briggs was a firefighter in England, started her CrossFit career at 31, and became a Hamilton firefighter at 40
7 habits can change everything, especially when you do them for 50 days
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
Are you ready to take the plunge? Learn how ice bath therapy can benefit firefighters in their everyday lives as well as on duty
The chief details the biggest firefighter health and wellness risks and offers simple ways to build accountability
First responders are not immune from the opioid crisis; here’s what to know
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
The IFSI director – who is also responsible for unleashing Zam on the world – highlights how to stay engaged and current in your learning