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FireFit2024

Fantastic to see you all at this years #Firefit2024 we hope you all agree that the speakers and vibe this year was very special. Here are the illustrations as promised

Great visiting the Riverside Stadium last wk, home of @Boro, for the @ClevelandFB 'Healthier Together' Conference 🧑‍🚒 Thanks for the invite to discuss enhancing #HumanPerformance & #CareerLongevity for the #FireAndRescue services 🙏🏋️ #Firefighter #Firefighters #TacticalAthlete

@Lancs_FireCFO The @UniofBath were proud to have partnered with @NFCC_FireChiefs @FireFit_UK to develop these job-related fitness standards and requirements. Further links to our published research can be found here: occupationalperformancesolutions.co.uk/research

Tom Ashworth of the @FireFit_UK Steering group showcasing the Chester Treadmill Test protocol on the @GymGearUK T98 treadmill. This treadmill works seamlessly with the Ignis Chester Test software to predict aerobic capacity by enriching with additional heart rate data.

@RichrButler @DrNickCC @_emilyrw @fire_scot @victoria_metz01 Not as good as beds, Richard. Hope you enjoyed the conference

@FireFit_UK @DrNickCC @_emilyrw @fire_scot @victoria_metz01 I would be interested to know what the panels thoughts are on reclining chairs over beds for FF wellbeing/health when working shifts ?

Panel discussion covering lots of important areas for FRS health and wellbeing questions from the room and beyond @DrNickCC @_emilyrw @fire_scot @victoria_metz01

@FireFit_UK thanks for a super evidence based conference. Feeling fired up & excited about applying the learning. Maybe some things for us to look at @AACE_org #fitforwork #cantgowronggettingstrong #resilient #robust #workisgoodforyou

Great 2 days @FireFit_UK, wide variety of health and well-being talks, interesting discussions on future work. Take homes: 1) early education for career longevity is crucial, 2) create a listening and empathetic environment, 3) standardisation is key, 4) more action needed 👩‍🚒🚒

@fire_scot bespoke drill ground assessment m.youtube.com/watch?si=rXKtG… #firefit

Joe Passant of @fire_scot discussing the use of bespoke drill ground assessment and addressing logistical challenges

Robustness prior to resilience for recovery #firefit @DrNickCC @TacticalAthUK

The importance of a ‘buffer range’ for firefighter robustness @DrNickCC @TacticalAthUK @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs

Dr Nicholas Clark helping the #firefit audience understand the difference between firefighter resilience and firefighter robustness @TacticalAthUK @DrNickCC @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs

What is a tactical athlete? comparisons to fire ground and emergency response activities #firefit @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs @TacticalAthUK @DrNickCC

@SRES_UoE @DrNickCC

Dr Nicholas Clark @TacticalAthUK discussing musculoskeletal health #firefit @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs

Busy day here at the FireFit Conference discussing how ProHealth Analytics can play its part in standardising data collection and reporting for UK Fire & Rescue Services. @NYFRS_Wellbeing @ClevelandFire @FireFit_UK @NFCC_FireChiefs