FireFitSteeringGroup
@firefit_uk
The Steering Group on health, fitness and wellbeing in the UK Fire and Rescue Service.
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http://www.cfoa.org.uk/18282 26-04-2011 08:04:32
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Dr Claire Hardy of Lancaster University dialling in from Norway to share her research experience on the menopause and what the workplace ‘should’ and ‘needs’ to provide #firefit Fire Brigades Union National Fire Chiefs Council
A male dominated work environment is a big barrier for discussing the menopause in the workplace -Dr Claire Hardy #firefit Fire Brigades Union National Fire Chiefs Council
3 key areas for action: 1. Awareness 2. Conversations 3. Frameworks Dr Claire Hardy #Firefit Fire Brigades Union National Fire Chiefs Council
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: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing ClevelandFire FireFitSteeringGroup National Fire Chiefs Council
Dr Nicholas Clark Tactical Athlete UK discussing musculoskeletal health #firefit Fire Brigades Union National Fire Chiefs Council
What is a tactical athlete? comparisons to fire ground and emergency response activities #firefit Fire Brigades Union National Fire Chiefs Council Tactical Athlete UK Nicholas Clark
Dr Nicholas Clark helping the #firefit audience understand the difference between firefighter resilience and firefighter robustness Tactical Athlete UK Nicholas Clark Fire Brigades Union National Fire Chiefs Council
The importance of a ‘buffer range’ for firefighter robustness Nicholas Clark Tactical Athlete UK Fire Brigades Union National Fire Chiefs Council
Joe Passant of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service discussing the use of bespoke drill ground assessment and addressing logistical challenges
Panel discussion covering lots of important areas for FRS health and wellbeing questions from the room and beyond Nicholas Clark Emily Watkins Scottish Fire and Rescue Service victoria_metz
Great 2 days FireFitSteeringGroup, 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 👩🚒🚒
FireFitSteeringGroup thanks for a super evidence based conference. Feeling fired up & excited about applying the learning. Maybe some things for us to look at The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives #fitforwork #cantgowronggettingstrong #resilient #robust #workisgoodforyou
@Lancs_FireCFO The University of Bath were proud to have partnered with National Fire Chiefs Council FireFitSteeringGroup to develop these job-related fitness standards and requirements. Further links to our published research can be found here: occupationalperformancesolutions.co.uk/research
Great visiting the Riverside Stadium last wk, home of Middlesbrough FC, for the ClevelandFB 'Healthier Together' Conference 🧑🚒 Thanks for the invite to discuss enhancing #HumanPerformance & #CareerLongevity for the #FireAndRescue services 🙏🏋️ #Firefighter #Firefighters #TacticalAthlete
