Title: Outline the physical fitness standards for firefighters.
Course: Firefighting I (15152-I) > Section: Practicing Safety

Outline should include

- an annual health screening
- a fitness program
- nutritional education
- knowledge regarding the effects of drugs (both legal and illegal) and alcohol on physical performance.

Teacher Resources:

- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) (https://www.criticalincidentstress.com/what_is_cism_)
- Mental Health First Aid for Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/fire-and-ems/)

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does nutrition affect physical fitness?
- Where can information be found about maintaining well-being?
- Why are stretching, balance, and flexibility important in maintaining physical fitness?
- What is an annual health screening, and what are the benefits?
- What are some methods of coping with the loss of fellow firefighters?