FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
West Palm Beach Fire Department to Begin Human Performance Training
Partners with O2X Human Performance to optimize health and wellness
West Palm Beach, FL – Beginning in July of 2023, West Palm Beach Fire Department (WPBFD) will launch 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 full-time Human Performance Specialist, embedded in 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.
“The health and wellness of our firefighters is a priority of the West Palm Beach Fire Department. The partnership with O2X will take our performance to a higher level as they learn injury prevention methods and track their performance. Our goal is to ensure our firefighters thrive throughout their career, and retire in the best physical and mental health possible.” – West Palm Beach Fire Chief Diana Matty.
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. WPBFR has taken an important step in mitigating these occupational hazards by partnering with O2X. Through this partnership, WPBFD will launch the O2X Integrated Specialist Program (ISP) to lead the implementation and drive the impact of the O2X curriculum.
Leading the ISP will be an O2X On-Site Specialist (OSS). OSS 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 return to the state of Florida and bring the O2X curriculum to West Palm Beach,” said Paul McCullough, Co-founder at O2X Human Performance. “It’s important that the people on the front line of the West Palm Beach community 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.”
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.
Visit o2x.com for additional information.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe McCullough | 603.831.1171 | press@o2x.com
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