The Steering Group on health, fitness and wellbeing in the UK Fire and Rescue Service.
Joined April 2011
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3 Dec 2024
Fantastic to see you all at this years #Firefit2024 we hope you all agree that the speakers and vibe this year was very special. Here are the illustrations as promised
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22 Apr 2024
Great visiting the Riverside Stadium last wk, home of @Boro, for the @ClevelandFB 'Healthier Together' Conference 🧑🚒
Thanks for the invite to discuss enhancing #HumanPerformance & #CareerLongevity for the #FireAndRescue services 🙏🏋️
#Firefighter #Firefighters #TacticalAthlete
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22 Mar 2024
The @UniofBath were proud to have partnered with @NFCC_FireChiefs @FireFit_UK to develop these job-related fitness standards and requirements. Further links to our published research can be found here: occupationalperformancesolut…
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21 Nov 2023
Tom Ashworth of the @FireFit_UK Steering group showcasing the Chester Treadmill Test protocol on the @GymGearUK T98 treadmill. This treadmill works seamlessly with the Ignis Chester Test software to predict aerobic capacity by enriching with additional heart rate data.
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21 Nov 2023
@FireFit_UK thanks for a super evidence based conference. Feeling fired up & excited about applying the learning. Maybe some things for us to look at @AACE_org
#fitforwork #cantgowronggettingstrong #resilient #robust #workisgoodforyou
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21 Nov 2023
Great 2 days @FireFit_UK, wide variety of health and well-being talks, interesting discussions on future work. Take homes:
1) early education for career longevity is crucial, 2) create a listening and empathetic environment, 3) standardisation is key, 4) more action needed 👩🚒🚒
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21 Nov 2023
Panel discussion covering lots of important areas for FRS health and wellbeing questions from the room and beyond @DrNickCC @_emilyrw @fire_scot @victoria_metz01
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21 Nov 2023
Joe Passant of @fire_scot discussing the use of bespoke drill ground assessment and addressing logistical challenges
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21 Nov 2023
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21 Nov 2023
The importance of a ‘buffer range’ for firefighter robustness @DrNickCC @TacticalAthUK @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs
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21 Nov 2023
Dr Nicholas Clark helping the #firefit audience understand the difference between firefighter resilience and firefighter robustness @TacticalAthUK @DrNickCC @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs
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21 Nov 2023
What is a tactical athlete? comparisons to fire ground and emergency response activities #firefit @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs @TacticalAthUK @DrNickCC
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21 Nov 2023
Dr Nicholas Clark @TacticalAthUK discussing musculoskeletal health #firefit @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs
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21 Nov 2023
Busy day here at the FireFit Conference discussing how ProHealth Analytics can play its part in standardising data collection and reporting for UK Fire & Rescue Services. @NYFRS_Wellbeing @ClevelandFire @FireFit_UK @NFCC_FireChiefs
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21 Nov 2023
3 key areas for action:
1. Awareness
2. Conversations
3. Frameworks
Dr Claire Hardy #Firefit @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs
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21 Nov 2023
A male dominated work environment is a big barrier for discussing the menopause in the workplace -Dr Claire Hardy #firefit @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs
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21 Nov 2023
Dr Claire Hardy of @LancasterUni dialling in from Norway to share her research experience on the menopause and what the workplace ‘should’ and ‘needs’ to provide #firefit @fbunational @NFCC_FireChiefs
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