Background: Firefighting is a strenuous occupation, which necessitates that firefighters stay
in good physical condition and maintain adequate cardiovascular and musculoskeletal …

Abstract Fyock-Martin, MB, Erickson, EK, Hautz, AH, Sell, KM, Turnbaugh, BL, Caswell, SV,
and Martin, JR. What do firefighting ability tests tell us about firefighter physical fitness? A …

Objective: This study examined the effects of 12-week complex training (CT) programs on
professional firefighters' occupational activities, strength, and power. Methods: Thirty men …

The aim of this study was to quantify the physical demands of a simulated firefighting circuit
and to establish the relationship between job performance and endurance and strength …

Abstract Lesniak, AY, Bergstrom, HC, Clasey, JL, Stromberg, AJ, and Abel, MG. The effect of
personal protective equipment on firefighter occupational performance. J Strength Cond Res …

Objective: To examine determinants of firefighting simulation test performance. Methods:
Sixty-eight (63 male; 5 female) firefighters completed a firefighting simulation (eg, equipment …

Currently, there is no enforcement of physical standards within Australian fire services post-
recruitment, possibly leading to inappropriate fitness and body composition. This study …

Muscle strength is important for firefighters work capacity. Laboratory tests used for
measurements of muscle strength, however, are complicated, expensive and time …

Tactical personnel work in an occupation that involves tasks requiring a high level of
cardiovascular fitness as well as muscular strength and endurance. The aim of this literature …

The discovery of erythropoietin (EPO) simplified blood doping in sports, but improved
detection methods, for EPO has forced cheating athletes to return to blood transfusion …