Frederick Fire Department reflects on the progress of the health and wellness program
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A program that works on the physical and mental health of firefighters is seeing drastic improvements. It’s making sure firefighters can stay on the job.
“Sleep plays a role in how well you perform on the job. Your nutrition plays a role in how well you perform on the job. If one area is lacking, it’s going to affect other areas, and eventually, it can be very detrimental in the long term,” said Kayla Stoneback, human performance specialist for O2X.
4 years after starting a health and wellness program, the Frederick Fire Department says they are now seeing the real-life benefits.
“Firefighters are public safety, industrial athletes. There are never two days at the office that are the same. One minute they can be at the fire station training or preparing a meal, the next minute that could be climbing a 100-foot ladder, or climbing down a smoky hallway, or carrying a patient down the staircase,” said Fire Chief Tom Coe…
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O2X Human Performance provides comprehensive, science-backed programs to hundreds of public safety departments, federal agencies, and the military. O2X works with clients to elevate culture, improve mental and physical wellbeing, support healthy lifestyles, and reduce healthcare costs associated with injuries and illnesses. Driven by results and cutting edge research, O2X programs are designed and delivered by a team of Special Operations veterans, high level athletes, and hundreds of leading experts in their respective fields of human performance.
