Peach
Fire Department

Crew or individual physical fitness training conducted under the department's occupational safety, health, and wellness program (NFPA 1500). NFPA 1500 requires members to develop and maintain a level of physical fitness to safely perform assigned duties, and requires the department to provide a health and fitness program. Sudden cardiac events and overexertion/strain injuries are among the leading causes of firefighter line-of-duty death and injury, so ongoing conditioning is documented here. Activities may include cardiovascular/aerobic work (run, row, bike, stair climb, ruck), muscular strength and endurance (weight lifting, calisthenics, kettlebell), flexibility/core work, and functional/job-related fitness such as full-gear workouts, hose drags, ladder and equipment carries, and victim drags. The officer or member selects the focus for the session. Companion references: NFPA 1583 (Health-Related Fitness Program) and NFPA 1582 (Medical Requirements).

1. 1. Complete the physical fitness activity safely and document the type, duration, and intensity.
2. 2. Explain how the session supports NFPA 1500 occupational fitness and wellness requirements.
3. 3. Identify the fitness component(s) trained: cardiovascular, muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, or functional/job-related.
4. 4. Apply proper warm-up, hydration, work-rest cycles, and cool-down to prevent injury and heat stress.
5. 5. Recognize personal fitness limitations and when medical evaluation (NFPA 1582) is warranted.

For firefighters from other departments.