Abstract: The reform and reassignment of the fire rescue teams have expanded the scope of rescue functions and extended the professional career cycle, imposing higher physical fitness requirements on firefighters. This study conducted a survey on the current status of physical fitness training among firefighters in different regions of China. The results indicate a relatively high injury rate within the firefighting workforce, primarily manifested as joint injuries and muscle ligament strains, with injury sites predominantly concentrated in the knees, waist, ankles, shoulders, and wrists. The main causes of these injuries include improper movements, inadequate awareness of injury prevention, insufficient stretching and relaxation, inadequate warm-up activities, and incomplete recovery from excessive fatigue. Based on the survey findings, this study proposes methods for injury prevention in firefighter training, encompassing occupational demands, training subjects, scientific training principles, and sports protective equipment.

Key words: firefighters, occupational physical fitness training, sports injuries, injury prevention