CEU = Continuing Education Unit (EMS)
FCE = Continuing Education Units for Fire Fighters (see 'Note' below)

Note: As of February 12, 2008, CEU's are required for renewal of Fire Fighter certification every 3 years. All fire fighters must reregister immediately on the Ohio Department of Public Safety website. You will be reissued a new card that must be shown to the Chief.

If you can not make a training session, you are required to notify the Chief or your Company Officer.
• 1st unexcused absence  = verbal warning
• 2nd unexcused absence = written warning
• 3rd unexcused absence  = dismissal

EMS Online Scheduling

Online Scheduling As of August 2009, MTFR will be utilising an online scheduling system to help streamline and speed up the process of scheduling all EMT's. As an MTFR EMT, whether Volunteer, Part Time or Full Time, you can now log on to EMS Manager™ to maintain your profile, submit your availability, view your schedule, as well as several other services. To log in, click the EMS Manager™ logo above. Log in using your first initial, last name (e.g.. jsmith) Enter your password. If you don't know your password click the 'Forgot your password?' link. A new one will be emailed to you that you can change later in your profile. For you part-time lot, this will also be your password for the Time Clock feature. Top of page

It is our belief that in order to fulfill our mission and core values, our firefighters and EMT's must be in top shape, physically and emotionally. Our Wellness & Fitness Program has been established so that our members can reach and maintain a level of fitness that allows them to safely perform their assigned functions and to reduce the probability and severity of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Our program consists of activities within five program areas.
 

Read the latest fitness info: Workout Mistakes.

The program areas are:

• Physical fitness.  This includes initial and annual fitness assessments, as well as individualized fitness programming.

• Medical fitness and nutrition.  All members undergo an initial physician administered physical as well as regular medical assessments.

• Emotional health.  Through the provision of a contracted employee assistance program, our in-house chaplain program, and the appropriate use of critical incident stress management, we seek to address and reduce emotional and behavioral health issues.

• Family services.  The involvement of family members in our organization has important benefits.  Additionally, employee assistance services are available free of charge to family members.

• Injury prevention and rehabilitation.  The rehabilitation of our members following injury must be a priority. Rehabilitation should include multi-site physical therapy and rehabilitation services through a provider that has extensive background with fire departments.

 All members are encouraged to work out regularly.  The services of certified personal trainers are available to all members at no charge.  Repeatedly, research has shown the need for high levels of aerobic fitness, muscular endurance, and muscular strength to perform safely and effectively in the fire service.  Physical fitness is critical to maintaining the wellness of our members.

 The Fitness Assessment (conducted around May-June) consists of the following:

• Timed treadmill test (assesses aerobic capacity and endurance)
  - Firefighter: Bruce Protocol treadmill test
  - EMT only: Balke Protocol treadmill test
• YMCA Bench Press test (assesses muscular strength)
• Half Sit Up test (assesses muscular endurance)
• Hip to Waist Ratio (body composition)
• Sit & Reach test (assesses flexibility)

The Kombat Challenge consists of the following, performed in sequence:

• Charged hose-line drag (75')
• Stair climb with 2½" hi-rise pack
• Tool carry (150')
• Dummy drag (185lb dummy, 150')

All of the above are done in full gear with SCBA. Participants must complete the Kombat Challenge within the time allotted.

Target Heart Rate Zones

Click here to download/view the Target Heart Rate Zones document to help you manage your fitness training.

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All EMS certified members must serve at least 32-hours per month on the EMS schedule. Schedule request forms are due by the third Tuesday of the prior month. Click here to download a schedule request form.

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"I am proud to present to everyone the MTFR Strategic Plan Year 1 Scorecard.  This document, here in PDF format, charts the current status of our plan’s implementation.  If you’re not familiar with the MTFR Strategic Plan, it can be viewed and/or downloaded below.  We are now embarking on the second year of the ten year plan, the first to be fully funded (due to last spring’s supplemental levy); you’ll be seeing improvements and changes throughout the year.  Additionally, I’ll be seeking member involvement on several of the initiatives outlined within the plan." - Colin Altman, Chief  - Feb 5, 2007

• MTFR Strategic Plan Year 1 Scorecard (PDF 1.6Mb)

Click on the links below to download PDF files of the MTFR Strategic Plan.

• Introduction (PDF 95K)
• Strategic Plan Executive Summary (PDF 139K)
• Strategic Plan Overview  (PDF 495K)
• Strategic Plan Goal 1 (PDF 147K)
• Strategic Plan Goal 2 (PDF 147 K)
• Strategic Plan Goal 3 (PDF 136K)
• Strategic Plan Goal 4 (PDF 141K)
• Strategic Plan Goal 5 (PDF 150K)
• Strategic Plan Goal 6 (PDF 159K)

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