{"id":7652,"date":"2017-08-26T19:13:59","date_gmt":"2017-08-26T19:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/?p=7652"},"modified":"2017-08-26T19:15:02","modified_gmt":"2017-08-26T19:15:02","slug":"fitness-training-for-firefighters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/2017\/08\/26\/fitness-training-for-firefighters\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness Training for Firefighters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Training ideas for those wanting to join the fireservice.<\/p>\n

The fitness tests, that form part of the selection process in the UK are:<\/p>\n

The 6 National Firefighter Physical Tests<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. Ladder Climb<\/li>\n
  2. Casualty Evacuation<\/li>\n
  3. Ladder Lift \/ Lower Simulation<\/li>\n
  4. Enclosed Spaces<\/li>\n
  5. Equipment Assembly<\/li>\n
  6. Equipment Carry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There is more information about each test on the official website,<\/a> which is definitely worth a look at if you’re considering joining or applying.<\/p>\n

    As ever, the best training for the fitness test, is to replicate the fitness tests as closely as possible. This is not always possible, but it’s definitely worth practicsing climbing a ladder if you have one, dragging someone about (good wrestling drill too) if you have a willing volunteer and lugging about some heavy equipment in full fireman-gear.<\/p>\n

    For those who want a training programme that they can do at the gym or at home…<\/p>\n

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    Exercises for Functional Strength<\/h2>\n

    Chin Ups<\/h3>\n

    These are great for building functional, upper body – back , core and grip strength. If you can’t do chin ups, start with your feet on a chair and using the lat pull down in the gym. Try ‘negatives’ too, whereby you jump up and then lower yourself down:<\/p>\n