Why is a maximal oxygen consumption (V?O2max) of 45 ml·kg-1·min-1 required for wilderness firefighters?

What will be an ideal response?


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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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