The Wyoming Fire Department is seeking a bid to provide a professional company to provide a wellness and fitness expert as identified in NFPA 1582 and 1583. This certified professional team will promote injury prevention and safety strategies among employees through education and instruction. The focus will be: targeting high-risk areas within the workplace to minimize the rate of injuries, reduce lost time due to injury and improve the return-to-work process. The awarded company must provide the following services included in their hourly rate on the bid proposal form: 1. Injury & Illness Prevention • Early intervention and musculoskeletal evaluations for minor injuries and discomforts. • Ergonomic and biomechanical coaching specific to firefighting duties. • Warm-up, recovery, and physical readiness protocols. 2. Rehabilitation & Return-to-Work • Individualized rehabilitation and corrective exercise plans. • Coordination with department medical providers to support safe and timely return to duty. 3. Physical Performance & Wellness • Customized fitness programs addressing the five pillars of performance: movement, recovery, mindset, sleep, and nutrition. • Hydration and nutrition education, heat and cold acclimatization, and recovery strategies. 4. Job Demands Analysis & Testing • Annual physical ability testing and assessment. • Documentation of essential job task requirements to guide fitness and rehab programming. 5. Education & Training • Workshops and presentations on wellness, resilience, and injury prevention. • Safe patient/victim management and lifting/moving education. 6. Health Coaching & Wellness Support • Ongoing guidance for individual firefighters to support long-term wellness goals and reduce preventable injuries...
