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Fresno City Fire Department
200 Standard Operating Procedures Manual
SECTION 203.011 HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to institute guidelines for the organization and
responsibilities of the Fresno Fire Department’s (FFD or Department) Health and
Wellness Committee.
APPLICATION
This policy is to be used to select members for, and the maintenance of, the Health
and Wellness Committee. It may also serve as a guide in making decisions for
physical fitness and health related programs.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
The Health and Wellness Committee will attempt to meet annually, or as needed when
working on special projects. A battalion chief is assigned as chairperson by the
Operation Division’s Deputy Chief.
The committee’s primary responsibilities are to determine fitness equipment needs
and purchases, and coordinate health and fitness education, which may be provided
by outside companies.
The committee should be made up of the following positions and responsibilities:
a. Chairperson; battalion chief.
b. Health and Wellness Officer; staff captain.
c. Secretary; member from Suppression.
d. Education and Training; member from Suppression or Training.
e. Equipment Officer; member from Suppression.
f. Support; members from Suppression.
Effective Date: March 2019 Devin McGuire, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 03/28/2023 Section 203.011
Next Revision (2) Date: 03/28/2026 Page 1 of 3
Mission
To provide quality fitness equipment and coordinate health and wellness education
and training to Department members, ensuring an effective and sustainable Health
and Wellness program.
Vision
To create a culture where illness, injuries, and time loss are reduced or eliminated,
and fitness and overall health are a top priority for all members.
PROCESS
Health and Wellness Committee Tasks:
• Meet as needed to address wellness and health issues.
• Evaluate the quality and usefulness of fitness equipment.
• Research new trends in health and fitness.
• Determine fitness equipment needs and establish a budget to submit to
the Fire Chief annually.
• Establish subcommittees as necessary.
• Research and purchase equipment and meet with vendors as
necessary.
• Provide recommendations to the Fire Chief, or designee, when tasked
to do so.
• Coordinate with the Safety Committee to ensure the two groups work
collaboratively to reduce preventable injuries.
• Coordinate education, health monitoring, and other activities with
outside fitness companies through the Health and Wellness Officer.
Effective Date: March 2019 Devin McGuire, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 03/28/2023 Section 203.011
Next Revision (2) Date: 03/28/2026 Page 2 of 3
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Section 203.011a, Physical Fitness Program
Effective Date: March 2019 Devin McGuire, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 03/28/2023 Section 203.011
Next Revision (2) Date: 03/28/2026 Page 3 of 3