Historical
NFPA 1583-2008
NFPA 1583: Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members, 2008 Edition
Protect fire fighters with a fitness program that's in compliance with NFPA 1583.
A key component of any department's occupational safety and health program, NFPA 1583 outlines a complete health-related fitness program designed for fire departments that's consistent with today's best practices. The 2008 edition is a vital companion to NFPA 1582: Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.
Important revisions in the 2008 NFPA 1583 focus on:
Health Fitness Coordinator (HFC) roles and responsibilities, along with clarification of the relationship between the HFC and the fire department physician
Rehabilitation for return-to-duty status, including an added requirement that the health and fitness coordinator design an individualized exercise and fitness training program for any member returning to full duty from a debilitating injury, illness, or extended leave
An expanded section on peer fitness trainers that includes requirements for trainer qualifications and responsibilities
An overall wellness and nutrition program
The concept that, while a health and fitness program should require mandatory participation, it should be non-punitive
New Annex material offers hands-on assistance.
Annex material is reorganized to help fire departments provide an adequate facility, rather than a prescriptive list of equipment. Annexes also contain a suggestion that the HFC have a background in functional anatomy, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, exercise supervision, and leadership. There's also a self-assessment tool for use by members to monitor their individual fitness level. Definitions used in the Standard were revised for consistency with other NFPA®'s health and safety standards. (Softbound, 21 pp., 2008)
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National Fire Protection Association [nfpa]
