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Article: USFA, NVFC RELEASE UPDATED HEALTH, WELLNESS GUIDE FOR, VOLUNTEER FIRE, EMERGENCY SERVICES
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- February 5, 2009
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration issued the following press release:
EMMITSBURG, Md.
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), working with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), has issued a revised Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services. The Health and Wellness Guide now provides updated information on health and wellness issues, trends, and programs focused on the needs of the volunteer fire service. The document addresses fitness including aerobic exercise, flexibility, strength training, diet; smoking cessation; and other areas that will have a positive impact on volunteer firefighters.
"This partnership to improve the ...