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The Cumbria Experience A Fitness Policy That Works for us

The Cumbria Experience A Fitness Policy That Works for us. The Logistics of Cumbria. Cumbria covers an area the size of:. Greater London Hertfordshire Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Half of Oxfordshire Half of Berkshire Part of Hampshire 8 Part of Surrey Parts of Kent & 10 Essex

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The Cumbria Experience A Fitness Policy That Works for us

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  1. The Cumbria Experience A Fitness Policy That Works for us

  2. The Logistics of Cumbria

  3. Cumbria covers an area the size of: • Greater London • Hertfordshire • Bedfordshire • Buckinghamshire • Half of Oxfordshire • Half of Berkshire • Part of Hampshire 8 Part of Surrey • Parts of Kent & 10 Essex • 11 Cambridgeshire

  4. Occupational Health where we started • Medical/ Admin Staff • Fitness Screening • Workload • Non attendance at medicals • High levels of sickness absence and ill health retirements

  5. There were no agreed fitness standards No ongoing training for PTIs Ageing Workforce Reasons for Poor Fitness Levels within The Service

  6. How we changed our approach to fitness • Consultation • PTA • Step test • Education

  7. Course Contents Exercise physiology Cardiovascular and Aerobic exercise Different methods of Aerobic fitness testing Anaerobic exercise and weight training Learning styles and Coaching techniques Exercise equipment familiarisation Diet and nutrition Health and Safety legislation A new five day in house course was introduced

  8. Ambassador Assessing and monitoring fitness Advice and guidance Training Health and fitness promotion Equipment maintenance The Role of the PTA

  9. The Coordinators Role Support PTAs Allocate Workload Liaise with Occupational Health and Training Depts Attend Steering Group Meetings Teach on PTA Training Courses Member of Fitness Working Group

  10. Cumbria Requirements regarding Health & Fitness • All operational personnel will have a step test every 18 months • A step test is valid for 6 months prior to your medical • 45 is the minimum level required for entry • There is a minimum fitness level all operational firefighters are expected to attain

  11. PTA Support Annual Refresher Training Access to information via Intranet • Books & Lectures • Health & Fitness programmes • Client contact schedule • Policies & procedures • Forms Access to physiotherapist

  12. Benefits of PTA Steering Group • Channelled voice to management • Steering Group comprises PTA Coordinators, Occ Health , Group Manager Training, Human Resources, Group Manager Operational Support • Momentum for change • Ongoing assessment of day to day problems

  13. Improvements in Fitness • Step test scores increased • Minimum scores • Maximum scores • Average scores • Number of people step tested increased

  14. ILL Health Retirements

  15. Conclusion • Top level management support • Robust dynamic scheme • Timetable of actions – health and fitness • Protocol for capability • Support of FBU and staff • Committed and dedicated team of PTA’sled by Coordinators • Recognised by RoSPA & HMI

  16. Fire-Fighters and Heart Disease Better image? Hamburg Fire Brigade Chemical Incident 27 year old male 75kg / 178cm Non - smoker 14% body fat Aerobic Capacity 53 Water Loss in 50 mins 300gms

  17. Fire-Fighters and Heart Disease Hamburg Fire Brigade Chemical Incident 24 year old male 90kg / 180cm Heavy Smoker 30% body Fat Aerobic Capacity 29 Water loss in 50 minutes 900gm

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