10 Questions
What is the purpose of Chesapeake Fire Department's Wellness and Fitness Program?
To improve the health and fitness of its members
What is the requirement for full-time uniformed members in regards to the fitness evaluation?
It is mandatory and confidential
What is included in the fitness evaluation?
Both immunization and disease screening and physical fitness and conditioning
What are the components of the fitness assessment?
Body composition, aerobic capacity, power, muscular strength and endurance, and mobility and flexibility
What happens to participants who fall below 12 METs on the aerobic capacity component?
They receive guidance on improving their fitness
What happens to participants who fall below 8 METs or do not perform any/all components of the fitness assessment?
They are referred to the Occupational Health Physician for further evaluation
What is the consequence for members who are not deemed "fit for duty"?
They are placed in a light-duty assignment for 90 days
What is the recommended correspondence between the physical fitness and conditioning program and firefighter duties?
The program should correspond to the physical movement patterns and aerobic capacity required in the performance of firefighter duties
What is the purpose of peer fitness trainers (PFTs)?
To provide guidance on improving fitness
What is the role of the Health and Safety Office in the Wellness and Fitness Program?
To provide learning tools for a healthy lifestyle
Study Notes
- Chesapeake Fire Department has a Wellness and Fitness Program to improve the health and fitness of its members.
- All full-time uniformed members must participate in a mandatory, annual, confidential fitness evaluation.
- The fitness evaluation includes immunization and disease screening, fitness assessment, physical fitness and conditioning.
- Fitness assessment components measure body composition, aerobic capacity, power, muscular strength and endurance, and mobility and flexibility.
- Participants falling below 12 METs on the aerobic capacity will receive guidance on improving their fitness.
- Participants falling below 8 METs or not performing any/all components of the fitness assessment will be referred to the Occupational Health Physician for further evaluation.
- Members not deemed "fit for duty" may be placed in a light-duty assignment for 90 days.
- Department members will be provided learning tools for a healthy lifestyle through the Health and Safety Office.
- A physical fitness and conditioning program should correspond to the physical movement patterns and aerobic capacity required in the performance of firefighter duties.
- Volunteers should be solicited to serve as peer fitness trainers (PFTs).
"Test Your Knowledge: Chesapeake Fire Department Wellness & Fitness Program" - Take this quiz to see how well you know the mandatory annual fitness evaluation program for Chesapeake Fire Department members. Learn about the fitness assessment components, physical fitness and conditioning, and how the program is designed to improve the health and fitness of firefighters. Discover the importance of peer fitness trainers and the learning tools provided for a healthy lifestyle. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the Chesapeake Fire Department's Wellness
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