Abstract
To objectively assess if firefighters are meeting the NFPA cardiorespiratory fitness and ACSM/AHA physical activity guidelines. Two independent fire departments from the Midwest participated in the study. Firefighters wore an accelerometer to track physical activity and associated intensities. Additionally, firefighters completed a stage-graded treadmill exercise test determine their maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max). A total of 43 career firefighters completed the study (FD1: n = 29, FD2: n = 14). Almost half (44.8% FD1 and 42.9% FD2) met the NFPA CRF Guidelines. Compared to the ACSM PA Guidelines of 30 minutes/day of MVPA, over half of FD2 (57.1%) met the recommended amount of PA, whereas FD1 had less than half (48.3%). This data demonstrates the need to improve firefighters' physical activity levels, cardiorespiratory fitness, and overall health.
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