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EMT & FIRE
Fueling for Fires
Nutritional considerations for on-duty firefighters
By Wesley Sykes, managing editor
F
irefighters face many challenges throughout
their careers including shift work, long hours,
load carriage, extreme heat, high stress, and time
away from family.
In addition to the daily physical and mental
struggles, firefighters are at a higher risk of
several chronic conditions that can affect them
long after retirement. Nutrition influences each
risk factor facing firefighters today.
It's been reported that firefighters are more
likely to suffer cardiovascular events, obesity,
behavioral health and sleep issues, among others,
than the general population. Factors like lack
of time, lack of energy, and lack of money are
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common barriers and pain points for firefighters
reaching their nutritional needs.
For higher energy needs, focus on
distributing calories evenly throughout the
day rather than lumping your extra fueling
needs into one meal. Most females or small
males require about 2500 calories per day
for maintenance. If a fire-related call occurs,
calories may increase drastically. Wildland
firefighters on tour, for example, may require
4400-6000 calories per day.
On the next page is a sample of a 3000-calorie
meal plan for a 24-hour shift, courtesy of the College
and Professional Sports Dietitians Association. n

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Fall 2023

Police: Recovery Nutrition
Interactive Ad Index
Editor's Video
EMT & FIRE: Nutritional Considerations for On-Duty Firefighters
Military: H2F Mental Readiness Teams Using Arousal
Pointers for Peak Performance: Nutritional Tips for Training & Recovery
Creatine & Concussions: Can Creatine Aid in Concussion Recovery?
Higher Calling: Strategies for Training Midshipmen Student-Athletes
Fueling for the Fight: Nutritional Advice for High-Intensity Training
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Fall 2023 - Interactive Ad Index
Fall 2023 - Editor's Video
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Fall 2023 - EMT & FIRE: Nutritional Considerations for On-Duty Firefighters
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Fall 2023 - Military: H2F Mental Readiness Teams Using Arousal
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Fall 2023 - Pointers for Peak Performance: Nutritional Tips for Training & Recovery
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Fall 2023 - Creatine & Concussions: Can Creatine Aid in Concussion Recovery?
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Fall 2023 - Higher Calling: Strategies for Training Midshipmen Student-Athletes
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Fall 2023 - Fueling for the Fight: Nutritional Advice for High-Intensity Training
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