Mountain View (CO) Fire Rescue to Launch Human Performance Program

Partners with O2X Human Performance to optimize health and wellness

Niwot, CO – In September 2025, Mountain View Fire Rescue launched a new comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance. Along with frequent mental and physical performance-focused training, the program includes a Human Performance Specialist, embedded at the department, to help firefighters train properly and stay healthy.

The program is being provided by O2X Human Performance, a Massachusetts based training and education company. O2X works with thousands of first responders and has designed programs for federal, state, and local agencies nationwide. They provide state-of-the-art training and education aimed specifically at helping tactical athletes finish their careers as strong as they started.

“I have long been a firm believer in the concept of preventative wellness. Seeing the proof of this concept come to life through this incredibly effective pilot program has been amazing to watch firsthand. Christine and the entire O2X team have been very diligent in their task to assist every member of the MVFR staff who have reached out for wellness guidance. We look forward to seeing the results as this program continues in the future.” - Pepper Valdez, Fire Chief at Mountain View Fire Rescue

As tactical athletes, first responders risk their lives daily to keep their communities safe. They endure physical and mental stress throughout their careers that can have acute and cumulative impacts to health. Mountain View Fire Rescue has taken an important step in mitigating these occupational hazards by partnering with O2X. Through this partnership, they will launch the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) to lead the implementation and drive the impact of the O2X curriculum. 

Leading the IRP will be an O2X On-Site Specialist (OSS) specializing in Injury Prevention and Strength & Conditioning. O2X On-Site Specialists utilize their education and personal experience, as well as the greater resources of the entire O2X Human Performance network, to design and implement training programs that prepare tactical athletes for the rigors of their professions. These experts incorporate elements of conditioning, injury prevention, nutrition, fatigue management and sleep science, stress mitigation, sports psychology, and resilience into agency personnel.

“We’re excited to serve firefighters in the state of Colorado,” said Paul McCullough, Co-founder & Managing Partner at O2X Human Performance. “It’s important that the people on the front lines keep physical and mental wellness as a part of their daily lives. Our hope is that the O2X On-Site Team, in conjunction with the department, can play a key role in keeping these first responders prepared to meet the demands of the job.”

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About O2X Human Performance

O2X Human Performance provides comprehensive, science-backed programs to hundreds of public safety departments, federal agencies, and the military. O2X works with clients to elevate culture, improve mental and physical wellbeing, support healthy lifestyles, and reduce healthcare costs associated with injuries and illnesses. Driven by results and cutting edge research, O2X programs are designed and delivered by a team of Special Operations veterans, high level athletes, and hundreds of leading experts in their respective fields of human performance.