Serving those that serve through the Implementation of:

• Advanced Physical Conditioning

• Biomechanical Testing

• Injury Prevention Programs following the "SMF" Principle
  

• Stress Reduction and Wellness programs

• Patient & Equipment Handling Ergonomics
  

• Material Handling Ergonomics

Bryan Fass is one of the foremost experts on public safety injury prevention, fitness, wellness, Patient & Equipment Handling ergonomics.  He is a highly regarded speaker, author and consultant.  Bryan and his Fit Responder Programs are being utilized to reduce overexertion injury, decrease workers compensation costs, reduce loss and field healthy-fit employees.  State associations, local government, municipalities, corporations and industry have all benefited from the direction and credibility Bryan brings with the Fit Responder program.  As a Clinician with over 15 years of rehabilitation and human performance experience and as a Paramedic we look at the human body with a perspective that few possess.  With the credibility to "get through" to employees because we have been there!  We are able to change behaviors and that leads to injury reduction.

Some of the Organizations that have utilized the Fit Responder Program:

                                           

   
       

Mecklenburg EMS Agency

                            
                                                              

The Fit Responder Program follows 4 specific tracks to address the needs of each department.

Track 1: Administrator's and Training officer's.

• Train the Trainer Class where we train and create "Ergonomic Safety Officers", policy development, Program development, Ergonomic and Patient handling guidelines.

Track 2: Risk and Safety/ Workers Compensation.

• Overexertion Injury Prevention/Ergonomics Training, Behavior Modification, Wellness and Stress Management, Return to Work Program.

Track 3: Field employee's and front line crew.

• Continuing Education Classes, Injury Prevention Training, On Duty Fitness Classes, Nutrition &  Wellness, Advanced Tactical Fitness.

Track 4: Peer Fitness Trainers, Training Officers and Academy instructors.

• Advanced Training Techniques, Tactical Fitness Train the Trainer, Corrective Exercise Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement, Technique Mastery Classes, Functional Movement Analysis Screening Training.

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The FIT RESPONDER is a proud member of:

American Society for Safety Engineers           Public Risk Management Association

National Athletic Trainers Association            National Strength and Conditioning Assoc.

Tactical Strength & Conditioning Assoc. (Fire-EMS Column Writer for 2013)

The Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals

                                                         

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Why is the Fit Responder Program Different?

A: Bryan brings credibility to the program through his vast clinical expertise and as a paramedic he is able to ‘get through’.  By focusing on straight forward techniques that the employee can integrate into their normal behavior we can elicit change in behavior while not encountering resistance from excessive change.  Each department or company can appoint select personnel to learn and teach all the techniques in the program during a 6 hour class (train the trainer).

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What can an employer expect from the Fit Responder?

A:One of the caveats of the command system is that employees already look to supervisors and senior officers for guidance and leadership.  By tapping into this system and having the leadership within an organization reinforce and champion the techniques taught to the crews we are able to achieve deep behavioral modification.  It's when the SMF principle is reinforced real time on the street and in the office that injuries begin to drop.

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Why is the Functional Movement Analysis so important?

A: By having a clear, objective and validated system in place to assess, track and re-assess an employee’s injury potential yearly.  As assessment ‘red flags’ occur the employee is given ‘corrective actions’ to restore normal movement thus reducing injury risk.  It also allows the employer to re-screen any employee returning to work from an injury giving an objective yes/no for a safe return to work.  Not a job specif test, the FMA can not be 'trained for' prior to testing giving the employer and employee a strong indicator of their mechanical abilities.  Couple the FMA with a job specific test and you will field healthy, strong, fit employees able to perform their job safely.

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What is my return on investment?

A: While always difficult to quantify the Fit Responder is a pay it forward system.  An employer can expect to see up to a 42% reduction in soft tissue overexertion injury and up to a 62% reduction in sick time from injury.  By focusing on keeping incumbents healthy the cost of bringing a new employees on line to replace injured incumbents is drastically reduced.  Less injury and sick time means less overtime and reduced load on the ‘system’ thus cutting risk by reducing employee fatigue.  By eliminating 2-3% of potential new hires through Functional Movement Analysis we are able to screen out employees that will have sustained severe injury while on the job..

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What presentations do you give?

A; Bryan presents a series of presentations, classes and key note presentations for public safety agencies, corporations, risk managers and insurance professionals and personal trainers.  Trade shows, conferences, meetings, focus groups, webinars are all included.  Bryan has consistently been graded by attendees at 95% and above for his presentations. As an accomplished speaker presenter and teacher Bryan is able to "get through" to employees by utilizing a simple but effective style,  To learn is to know but to feel is to understand-that is how the body learns, and a little sarcastic humor never hurts either.

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What can the Fit Responder Do for My EMS Department?

A: EMS is a unique animal and must be approached differently then either Fire or Law Enforcement.  Medic's must be taught the proper way to lift combined with muscular counter-firing techniques, couple that with modifying how patients are moved and we are able to reduce injury.  EMT's must also address the postural distortions inherent to EMS that cause injuries to occur and supervisory staff must be tapped to constantly re-enforce the principles taught.  With Functional Movement Analysis tied into a yearly physical abilities test we are able to field a "fit responder" and create a culture of change and pro-active wellness.

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What can the Fit Responder do for my Fire Department?

A: Utilizing existing command structure and relying on the peer fitness trainers and/or safety officers within the department the Fit Responder is able to teach advanced injury prevention, ergonomics and performance enhancement techniques.  Once the PFT/officer has mastered these advanced techniques a department can expect to see up to and over a 42% reduction in injury.  Program design, Fire house gym set up, exercise protocols and injury assessments can all be incorporated. *Academy instructors are also included in this advanced training.

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What can the Fit Responder do for my Police Department?

A: Once the POPAT or job specific test is complete the Fit Responder will teach your officers how to manage stress, integrate nutrition into their shift and how to avoid the common and unique injuries found in law enforcement.  Academy instruction and screenings, Train the Trainer courses, Tactical Fitness classes and small group analysis with corrective actions are all offered to the officers.

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Why is the Fit Responder so Valuable to Risk Managers and Workers Compensation Specialists?

Any program that can change the behaviors of employees reduces the risk of injury.  The Fit Responder takes it much further.  By Utilizing existing command structure to champion and reinforce the program we are able to change the culture of any department.  With expected reductions in overexertion injury over 42% and with marked increases is physical ability, flexibility, mobility and technique the Fit Responder is a win-win for any agency.

What can the fit Responder do for beverage distributors and material handlers?

Beverage and Material handling/warehouse work is strikingly similar to public safety biomechanics.  Lifting, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing & maneuvering objects in difficult positions and with shifting loads follow the same patterns as what an EMT or fire fighter does.  Teaching employees to how follow the S-M-F Principle while doing their job will ensure that on the job soft tissue injuries will decrease while productivity and wellness increase. By placing the body in a specific position to lift or move while 'stiffening the spine' will ensure the employee stays free of overexertion based injury.