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Invited Talks
Invited Talks
From VO₂MAX to the Fireground: How Standards Shape Training, Careers, and Health | Mike Conner & Jacob Mota | NSCA Tactical Annual Training | August 2026
One Job, One Standard: How aerobic capacity standards in NFPA 1580 affect operational staffing and what you can do to mitigate risk | Mike Conner & Jacob Mota | Texas Fire Chief's Association | April 2026
Bridging Science to the Station: Evidence-Based, On-Shift Strategies to Improve Health, Fitness, and Occupational Readiness | Drew Gonzalez, Mike Conner & Jacob Mota | Texas American College of Sports Medicine | February 2026
NFPA 1582 Updates: Is Change Good? | Mike Conner & Jacob Mota | American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (online) | April 2025
Physiological Determinants of Firefighter Performance: Does Sport Science Have a Role? | Jacob Mota | Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science, University of Central Florida | February 2024
Health and Wellness of Public Safety Workers: How Can We Support First Responders? | Jacob Mota | Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science, University of Central Florida | November 2022
Podcast Appearances
Podcast Appearances
The Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast — Episode 190 NFPA 1580 vs 1582: What's New and Why It Matters July 2025 | with Mike Conner, DMSc and Jacob Mota, PhD Listen Online
The Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast — Episode 101 Firefighter Research with Kealey Wohlgemuth and Dr. Jacob Mota April 2024 | with Kealey Wohlgemuth, MA and Jacob Mota, PhD Listen Online
The Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast — Episode 28 Fighting Fire with Sport Science January 2023 | Jacob Mota, PhD Listen Online
Webinars & Invited Presentations
Webinars & Invited Presentations
7-Minute Science: "So What, Now What?" January 2024 | Hosted by The Fire Rescue Wellness Podcast and the Texas A&M Tactical Research Unit
Media & Professional Inquiries
Media & Professional Inquiries
Dr. Jacob Mota is available to comment on topics related to neuromuscular physiology, muscle fatigue and injury, evidence-based strength and conditioning practices, and health and performance across physically demanding occupations. While much of his research focuses on tactical populations (e.g., firefighters and law enforcement officers) his expertise extends to any context involving occupational physical demands, injury risk, or human performance.
His work includes research on occupational health/wellness standards, injury risk in high-demand jobs, and the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying performance and health outcomes. He is familiar with NFPA 1582/1580 and related occupational health and wellness standards and has consulted with fire departments and law enforcement agencies on health and performance programming. He is affiliated with the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas Tech University and holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS, *D) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
For interview requests or professional inquiries, please contact Dr. Mota at: jacob.mota@ttu.edu
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