2021 ANNUAL REPORT

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Safety Office (continued)

Health and Wellness

In 2021, the Division continued its partnership with O2X Human Performance to counteract the injuries and illnesses that are common across the fire service. This partnership provides the Division with a full-time onsite specialist and a dedicated resource that works solely with personnel in the field to provide education and programs for things such as injury prevention and rehab, nutrition, strength and conditioning, performance, and mental health. Through the combined efforts of O2X, the Training Office, and the Safety Office, injuries in recruit training which required medical treatment, were reduced by 57%. This decrease represents a significant cost savings in medical expenses and training time.