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Introduction to the Wellness Fitness Initiative (WFI)

Introduction to the Wellness Fitness Initiative (WFI). By Lt. Denise Paganacci. Objectives. History Goals WFI components. NFPA 1583.

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Introduction to the Wellness Fitness Initiative (WFI)

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  1. Introduction to the Wellness Fitness Initiative (WFI) By Lt. Denise Paganacci

  2. Objectives • History • Goals • WFI components

  3. NFPA 1583 • The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirement for a health related fitness program for the fire department members who are involved in rescue, fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials operations, special operations, and related activities

  4. WFI History • IAFF and IAFC/ACE • Equipment and Apparatus Maintenance; not personnel? • Increased injuries and psychological stress • Increased risk of Heart Disease

  5. Facts • 1 year average weight gain • 44% increase in Coronary Artery Disease (NUMBER ONE!) • Cops only at 25 %

  6. WFI History • Austin, Texas FD • Calgary, Alberta FD • Charlotte, North Carolina FD • Fairfax County, Virginia FD • Indianapolis, Indiana FD • Los Angeles County, FD • Miami Dade, Florida FD • City of New York, NY FD • Phoenix, Arizona FD • Seattle, Washington FD

  7. GOAL • Improve quality of life • Improve firefighter fitness • Decrease injuries

  8. Medical Evaluations • Prior to engaging in fitness program, yearly medical evaluation. • Identifies risk factors

  9. Fitness Evaluations • Provide baseline • Cardiovascular Component • Muscular Strength Component • Muscular Endurance Component • Flexibility • Body Mass Index

  10. Injury/Fitness Rehab According to the 1999 Death and Injury Survey • Low back injuries and sprains and strains account 52% of all injuries • 1 in 3 FF injured annually

  11. Behavioral Health Component • Wellness program not complete without addressing behavioral health in fire service. • EAP programs • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing programs

  12. Peer Fitness Trainers • Firefighters assist to train fellow FF • PFT assist members in exercise program design, program implementation, program administration • Promote peer fitness services

  13. Data collection • Wellness Fitness Database is confidential • To provide information that will assess the medical and fitness hx. • Validates and determines impact of WFI

  14. Summary • History of the Wellness Fitness Initiative • Need for the WFI • Components of the WFI

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