The Steering Group on Fitness and Health in the UK Fire and Rescue Service....


Our Mission Statement

To contribute to the development of Fitness and Health within the Fire Service by advancing the practitioner's perspective.



Our Aims

The aims of the group shall be to:

1. To form a common interest group within the United Kingdom Fire and Rescue Service comprised of staff from those Services who have a responsibility for the health and fitness of employees.

2. The Group will pursue the mission:

To provide a forum to identify, develop, communicate and promote best practice pertaining to fitness related health issues of UK Fire and Rescue Service employees in an effort to maximise the wellbeing and efficiency of the Service.



Our Objectives

1. to be at the forefront in the development and promotion of good practice in fitness related issues in general.

2. To assist in the organisation of an annual general conference for professional updating and sharing of best practice.

3. To engage in appropriate dialogue other key stakeholders such as ODPM, HR, FSNBF, OH and H&S communicating and sharing examples of best practice.

4. To explore and develop opportunities for collaboration and co-operation in fitness related issues such as the purchase of fitness equipment, clothing and footwear.

5. To provide advice to other members as requested.

6. To act as representatives for the Steering Group on Fitness and Health in the Fire Rescue Service on appropriate committees/working groups.

7. To develop and promote protocols and policies for best practice.

8. To undertake fitness related research as required and report back to Steering Group on findings.

9. To provide a central resource for protocols, policies and reports for use by all members.