Mesa Fire Department
Wellness Team
Fitness Program
Firefighting is one of the most physically
demanding jobs in the world. Therefore Mesa
Fire Department makes fitness a priority.
All suppression personnel are required to
submit to an annual fitness assessment. The
goal is to measure a members current fitness
level, identify strengths and weaknesses and
provide direction for improvement.
The fitness assessments include:
- Pre-assessment survey
- Vital signs & body weight
- Body composition (% fat)
- Sub-maximum aerobic capacity
treadmill test
- Muscular endurance (crunches & push
up's)
- Muscular strength (grip strength)
- Flexibility
- Resting metabolic rate assessment
- Ortho exam
Health Fitness Instructors conduct
assessments and review results with members.
Strengths and weaknesses are identified and
members are given general direction for
improvement.
Learn more about the
Fitness Assessment Program.
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