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SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

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<strong>Cleveland</strong> <strong>Fire</strong> <strong>Department</strong><br />

Operations <strong>Manual</strong><br />

Wellness/Physical Fitness Program<br />

Purpose<br />

It is the intention of the <strong>Cleveland</strong> <strong>Fire</strong> <strong>Department</strong> to establish a wellness/fitness program in order to<br />

promote a healthy lifestyle and to enhance the quality of life of its members so that they may live long and<br />

productive lives.<br />

Scope<br />

This policy shall apply to all 24/48 line personnel who may be required to enter an IDLH atmosphere and<br />

perform the duties of a firefighter as part of their job description.<br />

Responsibility<br />

Engine Company Officers are responsible for the administration and adherence to these guidelines.<br />

Policy<br />

The <strong>Cleveland</strong> <strong>Fire</strong> <strong>Department</strong> acknowledges that the job of a firefighter is one of the most physically<br />

demanding occupations in the world. Above average aerobic capacity, flexibility, strength, and muscular<br />

endurance are all necessary attributes to perform the job in a safe and efficient manner. In addition line<br />

personnel face unique psychosocial stressors that are a result of exposures to tragic events and suffering.<br />

The creation of a comprehensive health and wellness program is essential to promoting long-term physical<br />

and mental health for uniformed line personnel.<br />

The purpose of this program is to ensure uniformed line personnel are healthy enough to work safely and<br />

effectively during their careers and maintain good health during their retirement. The intent of the program<br />

is to implement a non-punitive program where all line personnel work to improve his or her health or<br />

wellness, competing only with themselves. Participation in this program is required of all 24/48 line<br />

personnel. The program consists of the following components:<br />

A. Certified Peer Fitness Trainers (PFTs)<br />

B. Annual Medical Evaluations<br />

C. Annual Fitness Assessments<br />

D. Individualized fitness Programs<br />

E. Mandatory on-duty Fitness Training<br />

Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 310<br />

Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley

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