Town Firefighters Join a Fight Against Injuries

The East Haven Fire Department is taking a positive step in the prevention of injuries. 

Maintaining the physical fitness level of the town's firefighters has always been a goal both for their health and for increased performance in the course of their duties. 

To this end, the stations have had universal gym sets and other cardiovascular equipment available during portions of their shifts, where the crew can exercise to further their stamina and strength. 

In tracking job related injuries over the past year, it was noted that an ever increasing number of medical calls where the lifting of patients was required were resulting in firefighter injuries. 

These back and shoulder related injuries have caused the department to bring in a strength and fitness trainer to directly address the problem issues. James Newman of Quest Fitness in Guilford is a Master Trainer for DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Fitness Systems and a Level 2 TRX Instructor.