| IAFF Local | Portland Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 678 |
| District | 9 |
| Department | Portland Fire & Rescue |
| Members | 678 All Career |
| Contact Information | Janet Woodside [email protected] |
Approach
Portland Fire & Rescue (PFR) started implementing components of IAFF/IAFC Wellness-Fitness Initiatiave (WFI) in 2000. It learned to implement the WFI by attending IAFF Redmond Symposiums, asking many questions of the initial 10 cities, and the IAFF Health and Safety staff.
An on-duty exercise program has been developed to increase the ability of each fire fighter to withstand the stresses of rigorous fire fighting, to reduce the incidence of bodily injury and to improve the overall health of personnel. Members are encouraged to fully use the in-station exercise equipment to improve their muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and aerobic capacity.
Medical
| Facility | No department facility |
| Physician | Individual’s Primary Care Physician |
| Additional Staff | N/A |
| Exam Frequency | Health insurance provides physical every two years |
| Exam Details | Physician determined |
Fitness
| IAFF/IAFC PFTs | 30 certified PFTs |
| Duties | Provide exercise guidance Remedial exercise programs Rehabilitation exercise programs |
| Exercise Time | On duty, one hour per shift |
| Exercise Program | |
| Equipment | In each station Three centralized facilities Discounted gym memberships |
| Nutrition | Counseling available |
Core Muscle Strength Self Test
Fitness Assessment Program
Fit to Survive Summer 08
Health& Wellness Manual
Injury-Rehab
| Method | Provided by Pension and Disability Fund Fire Fighters see board MD then can choose from many providers in the community |
| Modified/Light Duty | Yes |
| Injury Prevention Committee | Yes, PFTs, EMS Program Manager, and Safety Office |
Behavioral Health
| Method | Extensive training upon hire and as needed |
| EAP | Yes |
| Stress Management | Yes |
Cost Justification
| Method | Yes, use data from Oregon Health Science University’s PHLAME study and Pension/Disability Fund stats Since implementing the WFI in 2000, decreased injuries by 46 percent |
The Economic Impact of the WFI by Dr. Kerry Kuehl
Data Collection
| Method | Variety of ways to track data |
| Data Collected | Fitness Data-MicoFit and Excel spreadsheet Immunizations-Stand alone database Medical Charts contain initial medical exam, annual hearing, mask fit, immunization and exposure files |
Implementation
Physical Agility Test General Order
Physical Fitness Program “Fit to Survive” General Order
Summary of Wellness Program
Miscellaneous
Wellness Coordinator’s Meeting Notes
Wellness Program Update