Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and Chair of Firefit Steering Group Paul Hancock Chief Fire Officer Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and Chair of Firefit Steering Group 1

Firefit Steering Group – History and Background Fitness Standard for Operational Personnel Chief Fire Officer perspective 2

Firefit Steering Group History and Background 3

A common interest group within the UK Fire and Rescue Service comprised of staff from those Services who have a responsibility for the health and fitness of employees 4

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Mission: To provide a forum to identify, develop, communicate and promote best practice pertaining to fitness related health issues of UK Fire and Rescue Service employees in an effort to maximise the wellbeing and efficiency of the Service

Fitness Standards for Operational Personnel

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

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

Chief Fire Officer perspective 15

Recommendation – new entrants Culture Leadership issue General “Duty of Care” – demands of the operational environment – (Role Maps) Recommendation – new entrants Culture Leadership issue Provision of equipment and time Occupational Health/HR/FBU 16

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