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What is the highest score range categorized as 'Superior' in the Fitness Assessment?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of the Fitness Assessment?
What should firefighters use their time for according to the Health and Wellness Program?
What is the score range categorized as 'Fair' in the evaluation system?
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What should a firefighter do if they need to leave their first due response area?
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What is the purpose of the Annual Medical Physical conducted by the Spring Fire Department?
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Which of the following components is NOT part of the Annual Medical Physical?
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What does an Exercise/Nutrition Prescription typically include?
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Who is responsible for reviewing the health and wellness program procedures?
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What happens if a health issue is identified during the Medical Physical that does not prevent duty?
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What aspect does the Annual Fitness Assessment NOT measure?
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Which type of training is referred to as Physical Training (PT)?
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What is included in the Annual Medical Physical aside from the hands-on physical exam?
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What action does the HCP take if a health condition may affect a member's ability to perform their duties safely?
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What is required for a member before returning to duty after being evaluated for a health condition?
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Which guidelines must the annual fitness assessments comply with?
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How often are SFD members subject to SCBA assessed physically?
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What is the lowest category a member must obtain in the fitness assessment to avoid an exercise/nutrition prescription?
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What will happen if a member fails to obtain at least a fair rating after their follow-up fitness assessment?
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What incentives are offered to members who obtain a Good, Excellent, or Superior score?
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What fitness components are included in the annual fitness assessments?
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What is the primary purpose of the Spring Fire Department Wellness Program?
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Who is required to participate in the Wellness Program?
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What aspect of health does the Wellness Program primarily focus on?
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What role does the Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) serve in the wellness program?
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Which organization sets the standards that the Wellness Program aligns with?
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What is NOT a component of the SFD Wellness Program?
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How does the Wellness Program approach participant involvement?
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Which of the following best defines 'wellness' in the context of this program?
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What is the time for a score of 95 in the Bruce Protocol for a 20-29 year old?
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In the sit and reach test, what score corresponds to a score of 75 for a 50-59 year old?
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What is the cut-off time for the superior category in the low plank for ages 40-49?
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Which of the following is the lowest score for a superior category in push-ups for the age group of 60+?
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In the body fat assessment for males aged 30-39, what is the score for an excellent rating?
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What is the maximum score for good in the sit and reach test for a person aged 40-49?
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Which grade corresponds to a score of 30 in the push-ups test for a 50-59 year old?
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What measurement represents the cutoff for a superior score in sit and reach for a 20-29 year old?
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For the low plank test, what is the minimum score considered excellent for ages 60+?
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In the Bruce Protocol assessment, what grade corresponds to a score of 60 for a 50-59 year old?
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What is the number of repetitions for the excellent category in push-ups for a 30-39 year old?
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For a 60+ year old, what is the superior measurement in body fat assessment for women?
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In what category is a score of 34 considered for push-ups in a 50-59 year old?
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Study Notes
Health and Wellness Program
- The Spring Fire Department Wellness Program aims to encourage and facilitate optimal wellness for all Spring Fire Department members.
- The program includes:
- Nutritional counseling and/or education
- Consistent participation in fitness training
- Fitness assessments
- Annual physicals
- Professional assistance and/or advice from an on-duty peer fitness trainer
- The Wellness Program Coordinator (WPC) directs the program.
Program Scope
- All SFD members who use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) must participate in all components of the SFD Wellness Program.
- Members not subject to SCBA use (administration staff, support members) are still required to participate in the annual medical physical.
Annual Medical Physicals
- The contracted HCP conducts annual medical physicals which include a health risk appraisal, physical exam, pulmonary function test, hearing test, blood chemistry lab tests, and cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular assessments.
- The HCP will provide SFD HR with a document certifying each member is medically certified to perform emergency operation duties.
Annual Fitness Assessments
- All SFD members who use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are assessed physically on a yearly basis.
- The assessment is conducted during the annual medical physicals and includes measurements of muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, aerobic capacity, and flexibility.
- Scoring is age-relevant, divided into 10-year increments.
- Categories of "Poor", "Fair", "Good", "Excellent", and "Superior" are assigned based on assessment scores.
- Incentives are offered for "Good", "Excellent", or "Superior" scores.
- Members obtaining "Fair" or below are prescribed an Exercise/Nutrition prescription developed by the WPC or a PFT.
Fitness Training
- Fitness training is part of the program and includes various components.
Fitness Training - Peer Fitness Trainers
- PFT's work in the Fitness Training program.
- PFT's are fire department personnel trained to provide wellness education, nutritional guidance, and assistance in the design of fitness routines.
- A PFT must report to their immediate supervisor if they observe a member exhibiting behaviors or actions that indicate a safety hazard.
- An assigned PFT will ensure that members who need it are provided with proper time to workout while on duty.
- PFT's must:
- Follow the rules and procedures outlined in the Spring Fire Department Policies and Procedures Manual
- Ensure the safety of all departmental members participating in the fitness training program
- Remain in the first due response area or coordinate alternative options with the on-duty Chief
- Project a professional image at all times
- Remind crew to use the time for fitness training
- PFT's cannot:
- Use assigned fitness training time for their personal needs
- Neglect to schedule fitness training times that are consistent with the department's minimum fitness standards.
- Fail to properly monitor and supervise the fitness training program of their crew
- Neglect the fitness training needs of their crew
- Perform duties that could place a member at an undue risk.
Fitness Assessment Categories
- Superior: 450 - 495
- Excellent: 400 - 449
- Good : 300 - 399
- Fair: 200 - 299
Fitness Assessment Components
- Treadmill - Bruce Protocol
- Push Ups - Max in 1 minute
- Sit and Reach
- Low Plank
- (fifth component not specified)
Treadmill - Bruce Protocol
- The treadmill is used to assess cardiovascular function.
- The text details time measurements on the Bruce protocol.
- The Bruce Protocol consists of several stages, each of which lasts 3 minutes.
- The test concludes when 80% of the theoretical maximum heart rate (220 minus age) is reached.
- The time measurement should be determined by the individual's age.
- The treadmill speed for each stage is indicated in the table, along with percentage grade.
Push Ups
- Push ups are an assessment of muscular strength and endurance.
- Each push up should be performed with the chest touching a depth marker, which is 3 inches above the ground.
- The number of successful push ups is recorded and compared with the score table based on the individual's age.
Sit and Reach
- The Sit and Reach Assessment measures flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back.
- Individuals are asked to reach forward as far as they can with their legs extended.
- The measurement is recorded in inches and compared to the score table based on the individual's age.
Low Plank
- The Low Plank Assessment measures core strength and endurance.
- The individual must maintain a plank position with the body in a straight line, supported by the forearms and toes.
- The time held in the plank position is then compared with the score table using the individual's age.
Body Fat Determination
- Body fat is assessed using a 3-point caliper test.
- The Jackson Pollock Formula is used to calculate body fat percentage from caliper measurements.
- Body fat percentage is categorized in the table according to age and gender.
- The test is used to determine body composition, which can be used to create personalized fitness goals.
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This quiz covers the components and directives of the Spring Fire Department Wellness Program, including nutritional counseling, fitness training, and annual medical physicals. Participants must understand the requirements for all members utilizing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and the role of the Wellness Program Coordinator.
