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Fire department leaders drive crew fitness, study finds

Fire department leaders drive crew fitness, study finds
Phys.org Tuesday 04 August 2026, 13:00 UTC 1 min read
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For firefighters, physical fitness is a matter of safety, survival and long-term health. While past research has largely focused on individual habits, a new study has revealed that station leaders play a critical role in shaping firefighters' physical readiness.

For firefighters, physical fitness is a matter of safety, survival and long-term health. While past research has largely focused on individual habits, a new study has revealed that station leaders play a critical role in shaping firefighters' physical readiness.
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