HLUBOCKÝ, Roman: Design of a program for reducing overweight of rescue firefighters as a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases and decreasing the effectiveness of rescue operations, Technical University in Zvolen. Faculty of Wood Sciences, Department of Fire Protection, Head of Bachelor Thesis doc. PaedDr. Peter Polakovic, PhD. Zvolen 2019.The aim of the bachelor thesis was to design a program for reducing overweight of rescue workers as a risk factor of cardiovascular diseases and a decrease in the effectiveness of rescue operations. In the theoretical part, the key concepts of the problem were defined including overweight to obesity, nutrition, training process, the understanding of the topic at home and abroad is presented , the causes and health risks associated with overweight and obesity in rescue firefighters were described. In the practical part, the method of quantitative research questionnaire in electronic as well as written form was used and the obtained data was statistically processed. Through the questionnaire, the basic physical parameters, techniques and conditions for physical training, eating habits, drinking regime and the lifestyle of selected units of members of the fire and rescue corps of the Slovak Republic (hereinafter referred to as the “HaZZ SR”) were found out. Our research group consisted of sixty professional firefighters with an average BMI of 26.8 and an average waist circumference of 93.9 cm. The obtained statistical information was evaluated and interpreted in form of the text, tables and graphic images. The data was further considered and evaluated when designing a weight loss program for rescue firefighters. The result of the bachelor thesis is an exercise and dietary program for weight reduction in the regime of body training designated for rescue firefighters. In the conclusion, some recommendations for practice are outlined.