MFD 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.