Research on the current situation of physical training injuries among firefighters in the new era and suggestions for countermeasures
The reform and reassignment of the fire rescue teams have expanded the scope of rescue functions and extended the pro-fessional career cycle,imposing higher physical fitness require-ments on firefighters.This study conducted a survey on the cur-rent status of physical fitness training among firefighters in differ-ent regions of China.The results indicate a relatively high injury rate within the firefighting workforce,primarily manifested as joint injuries and muscle ligament strains,with injury sites pre-dominantly concentrated in the knees,waist,ankles,shoulders,and wrists.The main causes of these injuries include improper movements,inadequate awareness of injury prevention,insuffi-cient stretching and relaxation,inadequate warm-up activities,and incomplete recovery from excessive fatigue.Based on the sur-vey findings,this study proposes methods for injury prevention in firefighter training,encompassing occupational demands,training subjects,scientific training principles,and sports protective equip-ment.