As the fire service continues to develop and evolve, a shift towards emphasizing wellness and training as a whole has been identified. Based upon five years of data and observation, predictors for future recruit performance have been identified and guided our program development. These traits have led to the creation and implementation of repeatable and analyzable fitness testing, a comprehensive injury prevention program, and influenced hiring and retention standards for recruits better aligned with NFPA 1582. This paradigm shift towards prioritizing wellness at the recruit level allows for a strong foundation translating into measurable department wide changes.

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