Fire Fighter 1 class/SCBA: Preparation?
I just joined the fire department about a month ago and I finished "recruit" classes I took as a cadet in the department (I’m 16). Fire 1 is coming up in July and when I did the SCBA for the first time running with my gear and that on..it about made me pass out since I’m not used to it. Supposively there’s a lot more running involved too, so, is there any fellow firefighters can suggest to get into shape with this thing? Obviously running and such, but my schedule is tight with school and working. I usually have atleast 4 ‘free’ days during the week since I’m done with the recruit classes.
There is also a gym at one of my stations, I havn’t been assigned a Batallion yet so I’m not sure if I’ll be stationed there or now, however, I can still use it reguardless.
How much should I run and how long so I can be in good running/cardio condition by early July/late June?
Wear the complete mask and tank set up, run the stairs if that is required, for a while than start adding weights like say a kelly bar and tank,same stairs,than a light,a kelly bar and tank,than a 50 ft 1 1/2 with light and kelly bar and tank and so on til you feel second nature with it. Good luck rook. Been there,done it.
Wear the complete mask and tank set up, run the stairs if that is required, for a while than start adding weights like say a kelly bar and tank,same stairs,than a light,a kelly bar and tank,than a 50 ft 1 1/2 with light and kelly bar and tank and so on til you feel second nature with it. Good luck rook. Been there,done it.
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