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Laurel Fire Department - Fitness Room - Laurel, DE
Monday, November 5, 2012

The Laurel Fire Department recently completed a major renovation project to our 10th street station. The renovation included the creation of a fitness room for firefighters. The National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1583 requires all fire departments to adopt a Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members. The United States Fire Administration lists heart attacks as the leading cause annually of firefighter fatalities. The multiple stress factors and rigors of our profession require fire fighters to be medically and physically fit in order to perform required tasks. The fitness room is equipped with various cardio and strength equipment. The room was outfitted by Wellness Solutions in Annapolis, MD. The Laurel Fire Department would like to thank Scott Sheridan, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS, Head Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies and Michael Mellor, Sales Representative from Wellness Solutions for their assistance with this project.