Assessing Provo Fire and Rescue's Fitness Needs

Download or read book Assessing Provo Fire and Rescue's Fitness Needs written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical fitness is a key component to performance in the fire service. The problem was Provo Fire & Rescue did not know what elements needed to be included in an effective physical fitness program. The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify the necessary aspects of a comprehensive and effective physical fitness program in order to increase the physical fitness level of Provo Fire & Rescue. The research questions were (a) what are the standards needing to be addressed in a fire department physical fitness program, (b) should physical fitness programs be mandatory or voluntary, (c) how do the physical demands of the job indicate a need for a physical fitness program? The data was gathered to answer the research questions via an extensive literature review, and a questionnaire sent to the members of Provo Fire & Rescue. The results showed a clear direction for Provo Fire & Rescue to advance their physical fitness program. Several professional organizations are asserting recommendations with regards to physical fitness. The National Fire Protection Association, International Association of Firefighters, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs standards on wellness were reviewed. There are seven recommendations made based on information from these and other organizations. These recommendations give the administration of Provo Fire & Rescue ample information to improve the overall health and wellness of the organization.