Biddle Physical Ability Test (BPAT) Performance by Attempt in Southern California Structural Firefighter Candidates.

The Biddle Physical Ability Test (BPAT) is a job task simulation that must be completed in ≤9:34 min:s by structural firefighter candidates to be accepted to a fire training academy. This study investigated the influence of prior attempts on BPAT time. Retrospective analysis was conducted on 1435 male and 72 female candidates.

Impact of Age and Years in the Fire Service on Firefighter Health and Physical Performance Outcomes.

: Age is considered an independent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor, but limited data exist concerning the impact of age and years in the fire service on firefighter health and physical performance. : We assessed the impact of age and years in the fire service on structural firefighter health and physical performance. 142 firefighters completed an annual clinical assessment.

Prevalence of frailty and associated socioeconomic factors in people experiencing homelessness in England: cross-sectional secondary analysis of health needs survey data.

Background: Frailty is a complex health state affecting multiple body systems, resulting in increased vulnerability to health stressors. People experiencing homelessness (PEH) have poorer health, including higher prevalence of frailty, than the general population. This study aimed to calculate prevalence of frailty in PEH in England and explore associated sociodemographic characteristics.

Relationships Between Physical Activity, General Health and Fitness, and Job-Specific Fitness in Law Enforcement Officers.

Lockie, RG, Beitzel, MM, Alvarez, DA, Sanchez, KJ, Orr, RM, Dawes, JJ, and Dulla, JM. Relationships between physical activity, general health and fitness, and job-specific fitness in law enforcement officers. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2025-Sedentary behaviors contribute to police officer fitness declines during their career, which may affect job performance.

Velocity Variables: Determining Predictive Metrics during the Back Squat and Bench Press to Failure at Different Relative Loads.

Lawson, DJ, Olmos, AA, Mosiman, SJ, Sontag, SA, Goodin, JR, and Dawes, JJ. Velocity Variables: Determining Predictive Metrics during the Back Squat and Bench Press to Failure at Different Relative Loads. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2025-This study aimed to determine a best velocity variable and prediction model for estimating repetitions to failure (RTF) across 3 relative loads (%1RM) comparing the average concentric velocity (ACV) of a single repetition set (ACVSingle), ACV from the first repetition (ACVFirst), ACV across all repetitions (ACVMean), and the fastest repetition velocity (FRV) achieved during the back squat and bench press exercises.