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Fresno City Fire Department
200 Standard Operating Procedures Manual
SECTION 203.011a PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM
PURPOSE
A physical fitness program is necessary to assure a physically fit work force, capable
of performing the rigorous and physically demanding firefighting duties. Firefighting
often involves rapidly changing situations that call for sudden, unpredictable stress
and arduous physical exertion. To maintain optimal readiness for meeting these
situations, the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) has implemented a
physical fitness program.
APPLICATION
The physical fitness policy is intended to enhance the physical and mental capabilities
of suppression members.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
The physical fitness policy will require members to participate in the program each
duty day. The Department will offer annual fitness and medical evaluations through a
contracted professional.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
The physical fitness program will benefit each member by:
1. Increasing strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination which
correlate to a reduction of injuries.
2. Building cardiovascular strength leading to increased overall health and
longevity.
PROCESS
In-service physical exercise is to be conducted before 1000 hours or after 1600 hours
each duty day. All non-essential Department business is to be scheduled for time
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frames outside of those mentioned. Company officers have the latitude to adjust the
physical exercise time based on daily activities.
A program of aerobic and strength building activities consisting of warm up,
weightlifting, cardiovascular, and cool down is recommended. The exercise program
is to include multiple activities exercising both upper and lower body areas.
The physical fitness evaluation is to be conducted annually. The annual evaluation is
to be conducted by an outside designated provider covering weight, blood pressure,
heart recovery rate, flexibility, strength, body measurements, and blood panels.
The physical fitness program results are to be monitored by the Health and Wellness
Officer in conjunction with the Health and Wellness Committee. The Health and
Wellness Officer is to report the success of the program annually to the Fire Chief.
INFORMATION
STATION EQUIPMENT LIST
• One (1) Cardio Machine
o Concept 2 Rower
• Olympic Bar(s)
o Two (2) Bars per single company houses
o Three (3) Bars per two company houses (squad stations included)
o 20Kg weight, Olympic Knurl, No Center Knurl, 28.5mm diameter,
7’ length, and bushings
• Bumper Plates – 10 lbs to 45 lbs
o 450mm
o One (1) set for single company houses
o Two (2) sets for two company houses (squad stations included)
• Metal Weight Plates
o 2.5 lbs to 45 lbs
• One (1) Weight Storage Tree or Plate Holders for Power Rack
• Dumbbells – 2.5 lbs to 50 lbs
o Rubber hex design
• Dumbbell Rack – Vertical or horizontal
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• Kettlebells – 10 lbs to 55 lbs
• Power Rack
o 3” x 3” 11-gauge steel tube uprights
o Height = 90”
o Footprint = Approximately 53” x 53”
o Pull-up bar mounted on front of rack
o Two (2) – J cups
o Two (2) – Safety bars
• Weight Bench
o Adjustable bench – 6 positions from 0 – 85 degrees
• Plyo-boxes
o Option 1: Wood box
3 in 1 design for height options of 20”, 24”, and 30” or 16”,
20”, and 24”
• Jump Rope
o Speed Rope
Adjustable length
• Exercise Ball
o 2000 lbs rating
o Including pump
o Sizes of 45cm, 55cm, 65cm, 75cm, and 85cm
• Exercise Mat, ½” thick yoga or other type
• Medicine Balls
o Option 1: “Dynamax” style ball
14” diameter
Vinyl coated shell and double stitched seems
12 lbs and 20 lbs
o Option 2: Rubber ball
With or without handles
Variety of weights
• TRX Home Suspension Trainer
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Section 203.007, Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Section 203.011, Health and Wellness Committee
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