The National Volunteer Fire Council has partnered with the HOPE Health Research Institute to conduct a study on obesity in the fire service.

"Addressing the Epidemic of Obesity in the United States Fire Service" looks at the impact of obesity, the scope of obesity in the fire service, and why obesity has become an epidemic. It then highlights innovative trends in nutrition and fitness that firefighters can utilize and presents recommendations for the fire service for combating obesity and increasing fitness.

Download the study here.