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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Firefighter Wellness
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Assessing exercise habits and facility resources is crucial for firefighter health.
  • Southeastern US firefighters' current physical activity levels and resource accessibility were evaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the exercise habits of firefighters in the southeastern United States.
  • To investigate the relationship between available facility resources and firefighter exercise routines.

Main Methods:

  • Firefighters completed comprehensive questionnaires.
  • Data collected included demographics, work demands, exercise methods, and facility resources.

Main Results:

  • Sixty-six percent of firefighters reported exercising for at least 30 minutes daily.
  • Improved on-site equipment availability was significantly associated with increased firefighter exercise (P = 0.001).
  • Perception of on-shift exercise's impact on occupational performance did not influence exercise habits (P = 0.17).

Conclusions:

  • The majority of southeastern US firefighters meet exercise guidelines, dedicating time for on-shift exercise.
  • Exercise habits are positively influenced by equipment availability, independent of call volume or perceived occupational impact.
  • While not deterring exercise, perceived on-shift exercise impact may affect exercise intensity.