Our Health and Fitness packages are designed to follow the recommendations and requirements of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and other public-safety- focused organizations.

EXERCISE IS THE BEST PREDICTOR OF LONGEVITY
Research has repeatedly shown the need for high levels of aerobic fitness, muscular endurance and muscular strength to perform effectively and safely in the public safety field. Therefore, incorporating fitness into the overall philosophy is a clear decision. A study in the March 14, 2006 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine found that those with the highest exercise capacities (aerobic fitness levels) had the lowest death rates or roughly twice the survival rate as those with the lowest exercise capacities. This was regardless of whether they smoked, were obese, had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

Public Safety Medical Services can evaluate each employee's fitness level and provide individualized recommendations on how to improve any weaknesses through an exercise program or other lifestyle changes. We have developed three different packages:

Level I	This is an entry-level health and fitness program. CAN BE DELIVERED AT YOUR WORKSITE BY REQUEST
Level II	This health and fitness program builds upon Level I to incorporate interventions to improve overall health. CAN BE DELIVERED AT YOUR WORKSITE BY REQUEST
Level III	This is our most comprehensive health and fitness program. It meets all of the health and fitness requirements spelled out in NFPA 1583 and the IAFF/IAFC Wellness-Fitness Initiative. CAN BE DELIVERED AT YOUR WORKSITE BY REQUEST

To request a complete description of the Health and Fitness Packages, contact us.

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