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  • Occupational Health
  • Sports Science
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Firefighting demands high physical capacity.
  • Standardized simulations are crucial for assessing firefighter occupational fitness.
  • Understanding performance determinants is key for effective training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key physiological and physical predictors of firefighting simulation test performance.
  • To establish which attributes best correlate with faster completion times.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-eight UK firefighters undertook a validated occupational fitness simulation.
  • Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to analyze performance data.
  • Physiological attributes and physical characteristics were assessed as predictors.

Main Results:

  • The simulation completion time averaged 610 (±79) seconds.
  • A model combining cardiorespiratory capacity and fat mass significantly predicted performance (R=0.765).
  • Higher cardiorespiratory fitness and lower fat mass were strongly associated with faster simulation times.

Conclusions:

  • Firefighter simulation performance is significantly influenced by cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition.
  • Enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness and reducing fat mass are recommended for improving operational effectiveness.
  • Targeted interventions focusing on these attributes can optimize firefighter safety and performance.