Sunday, May 10, 2009

Grant helps firefighters combat excess weight, cardiac problems (USA)

Grant helps firefighters combat excess weight, cardiac problems"Firefighters are supposed to be in top physical condition to do their jobs in highly stressful, physically demanding environments. A $75,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is helping some of the city's first responders lose weight and be heart smart. The Royal Oak Fire Department, Michigan, USA, used the money to buy treadmills, elliptical trainers and bikes for each of the three stations and to schedule cardiovascular screenings and physical exams at Beaumont Hospital." - Daily Tribune

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