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Chief Fire Officer Association

Update on National Aerobic Fitness Standards. Paul Hancock, Deputy Chief Fire Officer. Chief Fire Officer Association. John McGhee, FBU National Officer. Fire Brigade Union. Paul Wilsher & Rich Stevenson. FireFit Steering Group. Update on National Aerobic Fitness Standards

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Chief Fire Officer Association

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  1. Update on National Aerobic Fitness Standards Paul Hancock, Deputy Chief Fire Officer Chief Fire Officer Association John McGhee, FBU National Officer Fire Brigade Union Paul Wilsher & Rich Stevenson FireFit Steering Group

  2. Update on National Aerobic Fitness Standards Richard Stevenson MSc PGD BSc MSMA

  3. Background Aims: • Fitness standard. • Cost effective solutions to fitness testing. • Evidence based solutions.

  4. Physical Fitness in Firefighting • What physical characteristics do you • need for safe and effective firefighting? • Aerobic Capacity!!! • Strength • Muscular Endurance • Flexibility

  5. Role Maps (IPDS): Age - Sex - Duty System - Firefighter

  6. Download the full article and physical training programmes at: www.firefitsteeringgroup.co.uk

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