This week on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker, STT interviews a tactical specialist with a big time responsibilities. John Hofman, CSCS, MS is one of leading experts in the field of Firefighter Health and Wellness. As the strength and conditioning coach for the Sacramento Fire Department, John oversees the Wellness Centre, coordinates the department’s medical and fitness assessments, develops recruit fitness training, pre-employment medical and fitness evaluations and assists the department’s 20-certified Peer Fitness Trainers. In addition to John also works as the strength and conditioning coach for the California Regional Fire Academy, Sierra Fire Technology Program, as well as numerous other fire departments in Northern California. In 2012, Coach Hofman was appointed the Health & Wellness Coordinator of the Firefighter Cancer Foundation.

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