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Beyond the Turnouts: A Comprehensive Guide to Firefighter Health & Wellness

Beyond the Turnouts: A Comprehensive Guide to Firefighter Health & Wellness

Paperback

Health General

ISBN10: 1478178965
ISBN13: 9781478178965
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Oct 12 2012
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.23 Width: 7.01 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Firefighting places a high amount of mental and physical stress on firefighters. Because these demands are so high, many fire recruit entering into a fire academy are often selected for their above-average physical fitness. Studies have shown that high levels of of cardiovascular training, resistance training, and flexibility will reduce the risks and allow firefighters to perform their skills in a safe and effective manner. This comprehensive manual is designed to cover all the risks associated with fire suppression. Everything from low back pain to nutrition to how to create a comprehensive health and wellness program is covered within this manual.

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