High-intensity functional training (HIFT) is an exercise modality that emphasizes functional,
multi-joint movements that can be modified to any fitness level and elicit greater muscle …

Objectives To summarize the current research on the occurrence of firefighter exercise and
training injuries and to describe the nature of these injuries. Methods Scoping review …

Fire academy training classes may have trainees with a range of different fitness
capabilities. Documentation of trainee fitness could indicate the need for flexibility in …

This report presents the total cost of fire in the United States for the years 1980 to 2014. The
cost of fire for the years 2015 and later are not calculated as most of the data sources used …

Purpose: Firefighters are exposed to high levels of occupational risk factors, such as safety
risks, chemical, ergonomic, and physical hazards that may jeopardize their lives. To …

Methods Body composition, aerobic capacity, muscular power, muscular strength, and
muscular endurance measures were longitudinally collected among 27 male firefighter …

Approximately half of the injuries experienced by firefighters consist of musculoskeletal
injuries (MSKIs). Functional movement quality may be associated with MSKI risk within this …

Abstract Lockie, RG, Orr, RM, Montes, F, Ruvalcaba, TJ, and Dawes, JJ. Impact of physical
fitness on reasons for academy release in firefighter trainees. J Strength Cond Res 37 (7) …

Background: Firefighting is a strenuous profession requiring adequate levels of fitness for
effective job performance. Providing firefighters with a safe and effective fitness program is …

Introduction Several studies of nonfatal firefighter injuries have been conducted but are
limited by the inclusion criteria used and coverage. The aim of this study was to enhance …