Savannah (GA) Firefighters Place Emphasis On Health & Wellness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Savannah, GA – On December 11th, Savannah (GA) Fire Department will participate in a one-day human performance workshop sponsored by MSA Safety. The workshop will be run by O2X Human Performance, a Massachusetts based company that provides innovative training and education focused on performance optimization and career longevity for the tactical population.
Firefighters and other first responders face extraordinary challenges that can lead to compounding stress over a 20+ year career. The workshop will incorporate training aimed at mitigating the impact of both mental and physical strain that can lead to behavioral health issues, fatigue, and burnout. During the sessions, firefighters will learn about nutrition, injury risk reduction, sleep, stress management, and resilience.
“Peer Fitness provides the foundation for our firefighters to function safely and efficiently during normal operations. This includes tasks on scene, in the station, and in training.” said Tyler Barrett with Savannah Fire Department. “Through a focus on training, nutrition, recovery, and mental health. Peer Fitness can provide information and education specifically for firefighters to ensure longevity during and after their careers with SFD. Having healthy and fit firefighters reduces injury leave, sick leave and costs associated with the two. These are reasons why it is crucial to support Peer Fitness teams within the fire service.”
Delivering the curriculum will be O2X’s team consisting of U.S. Special Operations veterans, strength and conditioning coaches, mental performance experts, PhDs in nutrition and psychology, as well as sleep scientists – all dedicated to helping first responders elevate occupational performance.
O2X Human Performance has successfully worked with hundreds of public safety agencies nationwide to design and implement customized wellness programs. Their mission is to elevate culture, improve mental and physical wellbeing, support healthy lifestyles, and reduce healthcare costs associated with injuries and illnesses.
“At MSA, helping to keep people safe at work and to live in health is core to our mission,” said Ben Mauti, Director of Americas Marketing at MSA Safety. “This partnership with O2X aligns with our mission, while also helping to improve the lives of firefighters in Savannah – both in mind and body. This sponsorship helps these firefighters take a step toward maintaining better overall health at their department and be ready to respond when their community calls on them for help.”
The training will take place at the Savannah Fire Department Training Center, 280 Agonic Road Savannah, Ga., 31406.
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.
About MSA
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products and software that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, software, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company’s comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including fire service, the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, construction, industrial manufacturing applications, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, utilities, mining and the military. MSA’s core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2022 revenues of $1.5 billion, MSA employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA’s web site at www.MSAsafety.com.
O2X Media Contact:
Joe McCullough | 603.831.1171 | press@o2x.com
Visit www.o2x.com for additional information.
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.
