Anthropometric and fitness predictors of operational preparedness among Malaysian firefighters: a clustering and multivariate logistic regression approach

Introduction: The evolving scope of responsibilities within the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department necessitates a high level of physical and anthropometric readiness among firefighter recruits. Modern firefighting now encompasses complex land, sea, and air rescue operations alongside conventional...

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Published in:	Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación
Main Authors:	Borhanudin Mohd Yusof Mohamed, Rabiu Muazu Musa, Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin, Anwar P. P. Abdul Majeed, Naresh Bhaskar Raj, Vijayamurugan Eswaramoorth
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	FEADEF 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Firefighter Fitness Readiness Anthropometric Profiling Occupational Performance Training Optimization Logistic Regression Model
Online Access:	https://revistaretos.org/index.php/retos/article/view/116579

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