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FRCE TOOLKIT

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Change doesn’t happen overnight. Creating consistent performance cycles that allow you to set goals, systematically implement and review changes, and track progress provide the foundation for high performing organizations. The goal of this toolkit and the various resources included is to offer ideas and share best practices that have a record of success with other organizations and individuals in top tier tactical communities. 

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EAT

Basics of Nutrition & Hydration
Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep
Setting SMART Nutrition Goals
1% Nutrition Swap Ideas
Plate Construction
Fueling properly is a key element to performance as well as career longevity.
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Hydration
Hydration is critical for maintaining energy physically and mentally. Knowing your water intake is key to optimizing performance.
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Foods for Your Grocery List
Creating a grocery list is a useful habit that is fairly simple and often overlooked.
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SWEAT

Prepare Protocols
Recover Protocols
Conditioning Methods
Building Conditioning Programs
Squats
Learn to utilize squat training to improve tactical performance.
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Prepare
An effective warmup and cool down are essential components of a complete SWEAT training program and have been well established in the research.
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Bench Press
If I had a dime for every time I’ve had someone ask me, “How much do you bench?” I’d be a millionaire.
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THRIVE

Mental Health Tools
When to Get Help
Sleep & Fatigue Management
Finding a Mental Health Provider
Building Resilience
To understand resiliency, we must first look at how stress affects us.
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Concussion Rehab
Just because you might wear a helmet on duty doesn’t mean you are necessarily any safer from concussion.
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PTS/D
We are trained for all types of fires and emergency situations, but ones like these are different.
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RESOURCES

Click here: FRCE Stress First Aid Program
Click here: FRCE Healthcare Provider's Guide to Firefighter Physicals
Click here: Sample SCBA Air Consumption Assessment
Click here: Sample Firefighter Physical Fitness Assessment
Click here: Sample Mandatory Referral Policy (Arlington County FD)
Click here: Cost Savings w/ On-Site Specialists (Arlington County FD)
Click to Read: The Demands of Leadership
Click to Read: FRCE Toolkit Printable Document

CASE STUDIES

See real results from real agencies who took the O2X approach.

Massachusetts National Guard (MA NG)

Massachusetts National Guard (MA NG) State-wide, Massachusetts | 2019 – Present Previous Next Overview The Massachusetts National Guard has partnered with O2X to provide holistic performance education and training to improve the health of the 8,500 Airmen and Soldiers. The main program objectives are to increase the combat readiness,...
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Loudoun County Fire & Rescue

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Loudoun County, VA | March 2019 – Present Previous Next Overview In the fall of 2018, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department was awarded a FEMA  Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to provide critical health and wellness training for the agency’s more than...
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Lafayette Police Department

LAFAYETTE POLICE Department Lafayette, IN | 2020 – Present Previous Next Overview In the fall of 2020, O2X partnered with the Lafayette Police Department to administer an agency-wide physical fitness test.   For this, O2X utilized our Scotty Salman PFT, comprised of assessments of upper body push, upper body pull,...
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Frederick County Fire & Rescue

Frederick County Fire and Rescue Frederick, MD | September 2019- Present Previous Next Overview In September of 2019, Frederick County Fire and Rescue began a partnership with O2X Human Performance to reduce the occurrence of injuries and illness that are common across the fire service. This partnership with O2X...
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Fire Academies

Fire AcademIES Various Departments | 2015 – Present Previous Next Overview O2X partners with fire departments nationwide to provide essential training for their recruits and academy staff.  We’re helping implement programs that build strong mental and physical foundations for new firefighters, as well as arming them to support a...
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Federal Law Enforcement

Federal Law Enforcement Client Various locations | January 2018 – Present Overview In January of 2018, a federal law enforcement department sought an organization to provide critical health, wellness, and performance resources to their large and diverse workforce.  After an extensive search, O2X was selected for the opportunity based...
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Dedham Fire Department

Dedham Fire Department Dedham, MA | 2017 – Present Previous Next Overview The Dedham Fire Department protects a small suburban community that borders the city of Boston.  The agency staffs two engine companies and two ladder companies from two stations and has just over 60 full-time firefighters on staff....
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Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS Chicago, IL | 2016 – Present Previous Next Overview In 2016, the Chicago Blackhawks began a partnership with O2X Human Performance designed to support a culture of excellence at all levels of the organization. O2X provides a systematic approach to player performance in the following areas: development...
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The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: Episode 72 – Zach McAdams

-Zach McAdams is a former Army Infantry Officer and Director of Operations at O2X-Prior to joining O2X, he served 13 years in the U.S. Army where he ended his career at the rank of Major. He served in a variety …

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The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: Episode 71 – Kaci Clark

  -Kaci Clark is an O2X Lead Instructor and former Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) -She is a 2011 graduate from United States Military Academy at West Point where she received a Bachelors in …

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The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: Episode 70 – John Vargo

-John Vargo joined O2X as an Account Executive coming off a 20-year career as an Engineer Paramedic with Chandler (AZ) Fire Department -His contributions to the department while an active-duty member included serving as an IAFF Union Representative, an Apparatus …

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