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Loudon Country
Fire and Rescue

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 550 members. LCFR partnered with O2X to accomplish that mission.

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THE O2X PHILOSOPHY

O2X believes that optimizing human performance results from focusing on three key areas:

7 Easy Substitutes to Make in Your Diet
7 Easy Substitutes to Make in Your Diet
Performance Nutritionist: What I Consume Throughout the Day
Performance Nutritionist: What I Consume Throughout the Day
3 Firehouse Recipes with 3 Key Ingredients
3 Firehouse Recipes with 3 Key Ingredients
Featured EAT Specialist- Alia Elias
Featured EAT Specialist- Alia Elias
Good News: We Made You a Grocery List
Good News: We Made You a Grocery List
4 Ways to Spice Up Meal Prep
4 Ways to Spice Up Meal Prep
Featured EAT Specialist- Nick Barringer
Featured EAT Specialist- Nick Barringer
Featured EAT Specialist- Maria Urso
Featured EAT Specialist- Maria Urso
SWEAT: Utilizing the Squat to Improve Tactical Performance
SWEAT: Utilizing the Squat to Improve Tactical Performance
Optimize your Post-Injury Comeback
Optimize your Post-Injury Comeback
Bench Press for the Tactical Athlete
Bench Press for the Tactical Athlete
Incorporate a Proper Warm-Up to Prepare for your Workout
Incorporate a Proper Warm-Up to Prepare for your Workout
5 Stretches to Try for an Optimal Cool Down
5 Stretches to Try for an Optimal Cool Down
Want to Deadlift a Firetruck? Focus on the Movement
Want to Deadlift a Firetruck? Focus on the Movement
We Started a Run Challenge… It’s Been Going on for Over a Year!
We Started a Run Challenge… It’s Been Going on for Over a Year!
Featured SWEAT Specialist- Jason Mitchler
Featured SWEAT Specialist- Jason Mitchler
O2X Thrive: Setting Goals in 2022 (that work!)
O2X Thrive: Setting Goals in 2022 (that work!)
Meditation for Meatheads: Enhance Mental Performance
Meditation for Meatheads: Enhance Mental Performance
Maximizing Performance as a LEO
Maximizing Performance as a LEO
Tips to Boost your Mental Performance
Tips to Boost your Mental Performance
How to find a Mental Healthcare Provider that Fits your Needs
How to find a Mental Healthcare Provider that Fits your Needs
Featured THRIVE Specialist- Dan Cnossen
Featured THRIVE Specialist- Dan Cnossen
First Responders and Mental Health, Let’s Talk About It…
First Responders and Mental Health, Let’s Talk About It…
You’re Not “Too Tough” for Yoga, Here’s Why…
You’re Not “Too Tough” for Yoga, Here’s Why…

Why O2X

Our Programs Work To Combat:

Post-Deployment Sleep Issues

Over 50% of respondents in a 2018 study reported sleep problems following a deployment.

Veteran Suicide

The 2019 Annual DoD report showed that suicides across all services increased from 2015-2019.

Sudden Cardiac Events

40-50% of duty-related deaths in firefighters are attributed to sudden cardiac events.

Fatigue-Related Injuries

A Buffalo police study published in 2017 shows a correlation between fatigue and on-duty injuries among police officers.

Officer Burnout

A 2021 study concluded that leadership that is health oriented reduces levels of burnout among police officers.

Firefighter Burnout

48% of firefighters experienced some degree of burnout which is often caused by sleep issues and mental health problems

Sudden Cardiac Events

40-50% of duty-related deaths in firefighters are attributed to sudden cardiac events.

Firefighter Burnout

48% of firefighters experienced some degree of burnout which is often caused by sleep issues and mental health problems

ARTICLES

Check out the latest articles about O2X

Most Common Injuries for First Responders

End of Year Updates from On-Site (December 2021)

O2X Thrive: Setting Goals in 2022 (that work!)

5.11 Call to Service Podcast: Dr. Katy Tran Turner

Adjusting Your Sleep Routine to Daylight Savings

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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, IL | 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 AND 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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