When it comes to the selection and hiring of our next generation of firefighters, physical fitness should never be left to chance. The fireground doesn’t care how you look in uniform or what you bench ...

The Jamestown Fire Department is looking for a few good men and women to join their rank-and-file. Part of the process to earn a spot on a paid, professional, fire department is passing a Firefighter ...

This series has focused on training load and related concepts and their implications for firefighter fitness. Firefighting requires exceptional physical and mental endurance. Now let’s take a quick ...

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo College Fire Academy will soon be holding practice sessions for their upcoming physical ability test. These practice sessions will take place on July 9 and 12 at ...

Preface -- Introduction -- Purpose and scope -- 1. The fire service as a career -- Types of fire service positions -- Career departments -- Volunteer departments -- Combination departments -- ...