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Florida Forest Service Fire Fighter Health and Physical Fitness Standards Program Sample Clauses

Florida Forest Service Fire Fighter Health and Physical Fitness Standards Program. (A) The Florida Forest Service (FFS) and FSFSA agree to a fire fighter health and physical fitness standards program, which shall include appropriate screening and vaccination of all bargaining unit members.
Florida Forest Service Fire Fighter Health and Physical Fitness Standards Program. The Florida Forest Service (FFS) and FSFSA agree to a fire fighter health and physical fitness standards program, which shall include appropriate screening and vaccination of all bargaining unit members. (A) The FFS shall provide Fitness Technician(s) in each Field Unit. (1) Fitness Technicians must maintain a current AED CPR card or higher. (2) Fitness technicians will provide fitness, health, nutrition, and wellness information to all bargaining unit employees, and the Fitness Technicians will be given opportunities to receive information and training in such areas as nutrition, exercise physiology, etc. (B) Employees will be permitted to exercise a maximum of three (3) times per week for 30 minutes per session. (1) This is an employee optional activity and may be permitted if fire conditions, emergency activities or other priority work projects, (that have been approved by the Field Unit Manager), do not preclude such activities. (2) Individual aerobic and/or strength exercises are authorized. (3) Team sports are prohibited. (4) If it is not possible for the employee to conduct aerobic exercises at the work site, then the employee must start and finish his exercise session from their work site and be able to respond back to the site within 15 minutes of notification. (5) The acquisition of all exercise equipment is a local decision. However, state funds may not be used to purchase this equipment. (6) The FFS will not provide reduced memberships with any gyms or health clubs. This is a personal decision on the part of employees.
Florida Forest Service Fire Fighter Health and Physical Fitness Standards Program. The Florida Forest Service (FFS) and FSFSA agree to a fire fighter health and physical fitness standards program, which shall include appropriate screening and vaccination of all bargaining unit members. (A) The FFS shall provide Fitness Technician(s) in each Field Unit. (1) Fitness Technicians must maintain a current AED CPR card or higher. (2) Fitness technicians will provide fitness, health, nutrition, and wellness information to all bargaining unit employees, and the Fitness Technicians will be given opportunities to receive information and training in such areas as nutrition, exercise physiology, etc. (B) Employees will be permitted to exercise a maximum of three times per week for 30 minutes per session. (1) This is an employee optional activity and may be permitted if fire conditions, emergency activities or other priority work projects, (that have been approved by the Field Unit Manager), do not preclude such activities. (2) Individual aerobic and/or strength exercises are authorized. (3) Team sports are prohibited. (4) If it is not possible for the employee to conduct aerobic exercises at the work site, then the employee must start and finish his exercise session from their work site and be able to respond back to the site within 15 minutes of notification. (5) The acquisition of all exercise equipment is a local decision. However, state funds may not be used to purchase this equipment. (6) The FFS will not provide reduced memberships with any gyms or health clubs. This is a personal decision on the part of employees. (C) FFS Employee Health Exam & Fitness Test (1) The FFS employee Health Exam & Fitness Test is required for Special Risk employees hired or rehired after January 1, 1993, and includes the Initial or Annual Medical Examination and the Fitness Test. The Initial Medical Exam shall be in accordance with the FFS approved edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1582) Medical Requirements for Firefighters. The Initial and Annual Medical Exams standards for the pulmonary function test and the resting blood pressure limits are established by FFS. The Annual Medical Examination consists of specific components of the Initial Medical Examination, (Pulmonary Function Test & Resting Blood Pressure). For the Annual Medical Exam, employees are required to utilize the FFS Annual Medical Exam standard. The employee has the option of utilizing the FFS facility for the Annual Medical Exam, or obtaining certification to take the Annual ...