physical limitations

[HoseDragger 0]

So I had a question and was curious what your thoughts were on it:

As a Firefighter/EMT we cannot always plan our meals exactly. Just the other day I missed what would be my lunch time, because of a actual structure fire. My concern is what is going to happen if I miss my meal and I do heavy physical activity such as fighting a fire or trying to extricate someone from a car accident? Will I pass out or what? Also are there any firefighters or emts out there who have had to deal with this issue? And not the 2 week post op. I'm talking 6 months, 1 year, and so on.

[mark! 449]

I posted but apparently it didn't want to post. I'm in law enforcement, and a few guys were also sleeved before me. They keep Protein Bars in their duty bags. I was a ff/emt before hand and we always kept Protein bars and gatorade in the engine.

[Takingcontrol 467]

Yes, I'm a nurse..& I understand your schedule. I would keep Protein bars readily available & some Protein Drinks at the station. You could also keep the protein mix to add to your Water on hand. I always keep a bar in my pocket to snack on if I get too busy to stop for a meal.