How are firefighter fitness standards developed in the UK ?
What is the data behind them ?
How do they compare to other parts of the world ?
& What are some of the testing methods we have used and still use for firefighter fitness testing and selection ?
My guest today Tom Ashworth is Retired Watch manager from Lancashire Fire and Rescue in 2018. He spent 2 years as fitness advisor for greater manchester FRS and is now Managing Director of Fire and Fitness Ltd & Trainer at sim trainer UK
He also serves as Vice Chair of FireFit Steering Group - reference holder for retired personnel and healthy ageing.
You can connect with Tom HERE
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