You've got Guts, now let's claim the Glory.​​​​

 

5-Alarm 

FITNESS REQUIREMENTS:

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- ​89% of heart rate maximum

- VO2 max of 42 mL/kg/min

- Prompt need for increased strength and power efforts under stress

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Firefighters are athletes,
who have an increased risk of injury
and chronic disease.

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On the job risks:

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  -  An estimated 63,175 injuries and 89 Line of Duty Deaths (LODD) in 2023​

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- Approximately 54% of the deaths were due to overexertion or strain

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- About 70% of all injuries occur during non-fireground training and about 57% of those injuries are strains, sprains, and muscular injuries

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-  Heart disease contributes to ~45% of
on-duty firefighter deaths

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- Cancer rates among firefighters are
9% higher than the general population 

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Firefighters must focus on their health, wellness, strength, and conditioning to overcome this statistical disadvantage

Ready to unlock
your full potential??

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The Guide 2 Guts & Glory was created
to help you organize exercise and nutritional needs.​​​