What does it really take to be a firefighter? West Metro is finding out- down to the exact amount of oxygen, energy, and effort our crews use on the fireground. In a partnership with the University of Northern Colorado, our firefighters are wearing the same metabolic sensors used by elite athletes. The goal: measure the physical demands of real firefighting tasks and make sure our fitness standards keep every firefighter safe.

Watch how we’re redefining what it means to be “fit for duty.”