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Berkeley Fire Department Health and Wellness Progam
CrossFit Oakland has just kicked off the first phase of a Peer Training Program developed specifically for the Berkeley Fire Department's Health and Wellness Program! The City of Berkeley has joined the ranks of several cities around the country who have recognized that conventional PT has not adequately prepared firefighters for the demands of the job.
The process began a little over a year ago in collaboration with the Union President and a handful of CF advocates as 12 Berkeley Firefighters were certified as Level I CrossFit Trainers. CFO will continue to oversee these Peer Trainers as they complete the implementation of Phase I (Fundamentals) and move on to Phase II (A 12-week Ramp Up Program) and Phase III (daily CrossFit WOD's). The entire Berkeley Fire Department will train at their 2 fully-equipped fire station gyms utilizing the CrossFit method as their primary fitness regimen.
A huge "thank you" to everyone who helped us get this program off the ground and especially our Health and Wellness committee members for their hard work and continued support. CFO is incredibly proud to be a part of this exciting project!
Post your well wishes to the Firefighters beginning CrossFit training to comments.
It's a real privilege to be working with BFD. Nicole and I feel very fortunate to have played a small role in the adoption of CrossFit as their official training program.
thanks to Crossfit Oakland. It has been a long process to get were we are today. We appreciate Mike and Nicole for being flexible with their time. It is a great launch at the BFD. Stay tuned.
I was reading in the paper about Richmond Fire chief Michael Banks being committed to promoting better health and fitness @ his fire stations. That guy should start with his own family first. Brandon aka "muffin top" needs to keep his shirt on, and Connor is too busy coaching his last place women's field hockey team to work out! Thank god for BFD & OFD the true fitness heroes.
easy tammy you dont want open this door
Mini can i get an updated throwdown blog the picture of craig counsell and lala ali is getting old
Sorry coach Banks, I forgot your team is freshman girls badminton.
T dont be upset because you would have been cut from my badminton team due to lack of athleticism