Hot stuff: for firefighter and paramedic Jody Black Miedema, fitness means staying in shape and saving lives

Jody Black Miedema keeps herself physically fit all the time as part of her job as a firefighter and paramedic. Her physical strength enables her to ably perform her duties as a member of the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Dept in South Florida. Her exercise regimen includes weight training, in-line skating, wake boarding and mountain biking.