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our department for a total of $121,897. Please note the program is required of every firefighter and an incentive program will be implemented by the Paris Fire and Rescue Department. These funds are allocated to be spent on the Wellness and Fitness Program in the following manner- . 54 Initial Physical Exams; .54lnitiallmmunization; . Treadmill for annual assessments and regular usage at station 1 ; . Treadmills for stations 2,3, 4; . Elliptical Trainer for station 1; . Smith Machines for stations 1,2,3,4; . Adjustable bench for stations 1,2,3,4; . Olympic Plates for all stations; . Set of dumb bells for stations 2,3,4; . Dumb bell racks for stations 2,3,4; . 25# Curl bars for stations 2,3,4; . ChinlDipNKR apparatus for 1,2,3,4; and . Jackson Strength Evaluation Package and accessories. -Benefit to the City of Paris and the Paris Fire and Rescue Department- It is important to note 61 % of the professional firelighters in our department are 40 years of age or ÌlVer, thus putting these firefighters in a high risk category for cardiac related problems. In addition, 35% of our department is overweight, also putting these individuals at risk for a number of other problems including shortness of breath during extreme situations, diabetes, high blood pressure, back injuries, etc. Our primary goal in requesting funds for the WelinessIFitness Program is to bring our department into comp6ance with NFPA standards but more importantly to protect ourselves and to better protect our community. More strength, flexibility and endurance, enables our firefighters to be better prepared to perform at peak levels during emergency incidents. The PFD has never had a formal wellness and fitness program. Our department is making a long term commitment to implementing and carrying out this program in order to: . Assist our firefighters' physical and mental well being; . Better serve our community with a firefighting force that is prepared and able; . Prevent disability retirement due to heart attacks and debilitating injuries; . To cut down on loss time injuries. It is our sincere hope, that FEMA will grant us the funds to make this a reality. 2) Financial Need In the recent past, the Paris FIre Department's needs have not been a high priority during annual budget preparations. Our PFD Chief, Training Officer and other staff members have wanted to implement a program of this nature for a number of years but have not had the opportunity to plan and implement such an in-depth and comprehensive wellness and fitness program. Our city has faced a number of negative financial issues which has included health insurance and retirement for all city employees. In the past few years, our city has experienced several financing issues including a lower tax assessment for the Campbell Soup plant, the loss of a major portion of the Campbell Soup processing plant and a statewide recession and reduction of federal funding. Our leadership is committed to budgeting and including the $12,189 of local match into the upcoming department budget It is much easier to find $12,189 in a small rural city's budgetthan it is to come up with the whole $121,897. With FEMA's help we can implement this Wellness and Fitness program. Without FEMA's help, this proposed plan has litUe chance to be implemented and carried out at a level to become NFPA approved. (3) Cost-Benefit of Request The benefits from the Paris Fire and Rescue WellnesslFitness Program are many. They include: . Greater strength and stamina . Weight reduction and / or control (maintenance) . Lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels . Decreased risk of death, injury, or disability from disease . Heightened job performance and enjoyment from work . Improved performance in physical activities . Better posture and joint functioning . Reduction of anxiety, stress, tension, and depression . Increased energy, general vitality, and mental sharpness . Enhanced self-esteem and self-image . More restful and refreshing sleep . Enhanced capacity to recover from strenuous and exhaustive work . Increased tolerance for heat stress and more effective body cooling . Improved mobifity, balance, and coordination