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Michael Medeiros, Fitness for Fire
Michael Medeiros Fitness for Fire
by Michael Medeiros

Michael Medeiros is the wellness coordinator at Horry County (S.C.) Fire Rescue. He has been a firefighter-EMT for 11 years and is working on a BA in Health Science. Medeiros is a certified trainer with the National Endurance Sports Trainers Association and has worked as a personal trainer and strength coach for the past 15 years. He is a regular competitor in the Firefighter Combat Challenge, with three top 10 finishes to his name, and recently launched the website, FitnessforFire.com. To contact Michael, email Michael.Medeiros@FireRescue1.com.
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