SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
Annual Fitness Assessments
A. Every member in the wellness/fitness program will be required to undergo a fitness assessment
before starting an individualized workout plan.
B. In addition, personnel will undergo annual fitness assessments in order to gauge improvement and
identify areas where improvements may be needed.
C. The fitness assessment will be conducted by certified Peer Fitness Trainers (PFTs) and follow the
protocols in the IAFF/IAFC Fitness/Wellness Initiative 3 rd Edition and include the following:
1. Body Composition: Skin fold measurements
2. Aerobic Capacity: WFI Treadmill test.
3. Muscular Strength: Hand grip, Static Arm, Static Leg
4. Muscular Endurance: Push-up & Prone Static Plank
5. Flexibility: Sit & Reach
Individualized Fitness Programs
The hallmark of a successful Wellness/Fitness Program is to tailor workouts to the individual person
instead of instilling a mass exercise program. Although these programs are more time-consuming, the
benefits are much greater.
A. Once each member has completed their medical evaluation and fitness assessment a one-on-one
consultation with a PFT will take place. The consolation will help the PFT to devise a
personalized exercise program taking into account the client’s individual characteristics such as:
1. Age
2. Weight
3. Body Composition
4. Goals
5. Motivational Level
6. Workout History
7. Current Fitness Level
8. Current and Previous Injuries and Disabilities
B. An individualized fitness program will be assigned to personnel for the following reasons:
1. Assistance is requested by department personnel.
2. An employee hired after November 26, 2007 fails to pass the Work Performance Evaluation.
3. A sub-standard work performance issue has been identified by an Officer.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 312
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley