Firefighter Health, Physical Fitness, and Wellbeing

2h - $95.00 USD

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This course is designed to provide learners, including firefighters and those responsible for their welfare, with the knowledge required to support operational fitness and health. The course is mapped to and aligns with the following international standards:

→ ICAO Airport Services Manual, Part 1, Doc 9137 – Chapter 17.

→ NFPA 1582 – Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of fatigue and the factors that impact the levels of fatigue in firefighters.
Outline strategies to minimize fatigue, including sleep, exercise, work design, and nutrition.
Explain why sleep is important.
Explain the need for proper nutrition.
Outline the principles that underpin physical training programs for firefighters to enhance performance, increase safety, and reduce injury at work.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

Fatigue

An overview of metabolic, muscular, and mental fatigue.
Relevant fatigue statistics.
Strategies to manage the different types of fatigue.

Sleep

Sleep and its impacts on the body.
The differences between non-REM and REM sleep.
The body’s circadian rhythm and the factors that impact it.
Strategies to support healthy sleep.

Nutrition

An overview of nutrition and energy intake.
Nutrition recommendations for firefighters.

Fitness Training

Relevant fitness principles.
The benefits of strong fitness levels for firefighters.
Recommendations for strength training in firefighters.
The role of aerobic power and how to improve it.

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion for the course.

Who Should Enrol?

Personnel involved in aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) or emergency response activities.
Seasoned ARFF personnel looking to update and expand their knowledge.
Those looking to commence their career as an aviation rescue fire fighter.
Anyone seeking to build or refresh their knowledge and skills to perform effectively in an ARFF environment.