Saturday, July 28, 2012  Missed our first Introduction to Firefighter-Fit class in Lancaster County? Don't worry, we have just scheduled another class in Dauphin County!

Please email firefighter-fit@firefighter-fit.com to register.  Class size is limited to 20 students.



 

Friday, July 20, 2012  The Engine Company sets the tone for the entire fireground operation and its firefighters should be ready to flow meticulously without fatigue. Stretching the line to the seat of the fire and making a knock on a well advanced fire can save civilian and firefighters lives. Take the fire away and the rest of the problems will go away making everyon...e’s job safer and easier. But these can be rigorous tasks that require a great deal anaerobic capacity and muscle memory for specific movements.

Here is a specific workout geared and timed for the engine company firefighter.

What you will need:
1. 100’ of 1”3/4 hose
2. 150’ of 3” supply line
3. 50’ of 3” supply line wrapped into a high rise style rack
4. 50’ of 1”3/4 hose tied to two small car tires
5. One Truck sized tire to strike with an 8-10 lb sledge
6. Turnout Gear and SCBA
7. 104’ feet of flat space to set up the time trial

The FireFighter will ready himself at the simulated hand jack supply line station and at the timers command he will jack the 150’ section of hose 104’ and then pull the rest till the supply line is straightened out (see video). The FireFighter will then pull his simulated attack line drag until the two tires have traveled 100’. The next step of the course will be to run 100’, pick up an additional rack of hose to simulate an extension and lunge it 41’ to simulate stairs of a garden apartment. After lunging 41’ the FireFighter will take off and take the hose to the end of the 104’ course drop the rack and get on air. After on air the FireFighter will pull 100’ of attack line around a point of resistance to simulate hose management and rounding corners. After this the FireFighter will strike a truck tire 10xs with a 8 to 10 pound sledge to simulate forcible entry to the apartment on fire.

Fireman Brandon Leidy of the Colonial Park Fire Company, Station 33 in Dauphin County – PA put in some strong work with a 02:08:04, send us a picture of your best time in house and we will place them in an album with the location and company! 


 

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Montgomery County, MD Fire & Rescue Services Fire Station 19 in Silver Spring - "Officer Workout"
 

 

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Check out this FireFighter-Fit helmet camera video from Hampden Township Fire Station 30 in Cumberland County - PA

If anyone else out there has helmet cam videos to share feel free to send them our way! 

 

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Share your arsenal of FireFighter-Fit equipment stacked and ready to deploy with us for some potential new ideas! 


This is Fire Station 33 in Dauphin County, PA 

“Your Station, Your Gym, Your Life”

 

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Here is some morning motivation from Prince Georges County, MD 

This before/after picture was sent to us yesterday from a FF/Medic at FT. Belvoir IAFF  Local F273. This motivated Fireman is also a volunteer at PG Station 818 Glenn Dale....he started at 253 pounds and is now 207! Body Fat was started at 38% fat and is now 23.6%



STRONG WORK BROTHER YOU HAVE INSPIRED US AND HOPEFULLY NOW YOU CAN INSPIRE MANY MORE! WE CAN DO THIS…………………



 



 

Sunday, July 8, 2012  Once a Firefighter ALWAYS a Firefighter........Train Strong, Live Strong and Live Long!
"FireFighter-Fit.com, it's more than flipping tires, it's a way of life"!  

Saturday, July 7, 2012 

Friday, July 6, 2012



 



This week, FF Jacob Bachman began a work out exercise program at the firehouse modeled after the Firefighter Fit program.  This program involves working out using standard firefighting equipment and scenarios and firefighter specific tasks.  The workout starts with a mile run or walk followed by 9 different stations, some of which are 100' hose drag, 110 pound dummy drag, high rise pack carry, lunges, hose burners, tire strike, ladder lifts, and hose lift.  The members and guests that attended had a great time working out together.



 



 Keep an eye on the station bulletin board and this site for future sessions.  We invite anyone to come and train with us.

 

Pictures and Story Courtesy of http://www.qfd57.com/index.php




 

Saturday, July 7, 2012  Done with your workout? Not until you you're soaked enough to leave a mark!



Send us YOUR "marks" to the FireFighter-Fit facebook!!



These are all examples of Fireman with some serious PRIDE going above and beyond for the love of the job! STRONG WORK BROTHERS!













 

Friday, July 6, 2012  Bryant Fire Department, C-Shift. Bryant Arkansas Fireman stay dedicated to the cause! Strong Work and keep it up - Tate Hamm, Brian Nesbit, & Craig Hicks.