The University of South Florida was awarded a $701,173 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to research targeted back exercises and their effectiveness on preventing back injuries in firefighters. The university will conduct a 2-year study with the City of Tampa Fire Rescue.
The grant is the largest amount awarded in the state and the only "Research and Prevention" award in Florida.
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