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So why am I an expert on designing and implementing a wellness program?

I developed from inception to implementation a Health, Wellness, Fitness & Safety Program for DeKalb County Fire Rescue, an urban fire department of over 800 members that serves a community of over 600,000.  Not only was I a Station Captain, but I was the Health and Safety Officer. I recruited, hired, trained, mentored and promoted staff development programs. I organized and integrated customer-focused methodologies into operating procedures leveraging proven best practices. I coordinated all necessary internal and external stakeholders to establish a centralized fitness center (see pictures in Fitness Center section) for fire rescue personnel. I managed the Infection Control Coordinator and employee medical physical program. I served as liaison between Fire Rescue Services and Occupational Health Department. I coordinated and executed physical fitness assessments, workouts and educational programs for all employees. I trained and managed the peer trainer program. I served as Chairperson of the Safety Committee. I reviewed all accident and injury occurrences to recognize trends which intervention would diminish. As a committee we identified preventable accidents and injuries, recommending training and education needs. I also developed and maintained the fiscal budget for fitness equipment and the program.