Training in full turnouts??

Does anyone else train in their full turnouts while in the gym like jogging on the treadmill or doing the stair climber? Just curious on what you all do, so if you've got some ideas throw'em out. I've even started jogging in full turnouts with an scba on, wow what a workout for 30 minutes.

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Permalink Reply by anne potter on June 4, 2009 at 8:18am

nope have a hard time on the treadmill with just a pair of shorts and tee shirt and sneakers... Full turmout kudo's to y ou..lol

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Permalink Reply by Dan Kok on June 10, 2009 at 8:06pm

the only time i use my turnouts in training is when we have live burns.

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Permalink Reply by Bill on June 21, 2009 at 8:45am

Just a thought your boots are not ment for running and can cause shin splints which are very painful. Also don't forget that you will be soaked with sweat and then if you get a fire you are wearing wet gear which is not only uncomfortable but can lead to burns. And then you will be missing work. Just a thought

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Appleby on June 21, 2009 at 10:20am

i dont do this and never thought of but this is a great idea to build up endurance!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by John Rulli Jr. on June 21, 2009 at 1:56pm

Im running stairs training for a CPAT test. Im going to start wearing a SCBA and a 50' section of hose. Never worked out in full turnout but there is some good training vids on the fav. video section on my page. The guys work out with a mask on.
Good idea T!!!

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Permalink Reply by Dewayne and Diana Bean on June 21, 2009 at 2:09pm

Yes but make sure to hydrate with the heat and humidity and give frequent breaks.

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Permalink Reply by Rob on June 22, 2009 at 1:05am

I just sometimes work in stairs with SCBA and highrise pack. Then work in sledge hammer work for a break time. Mayb some hose pulls and ladder raises to mix it up. Just to get a workout that is geared to the job and a little training at the same time. All of this at the firehouse. Not for time or anything just to get whatever job I set forth done on a tank of air which for me is 15-20 working and this is done after 30 min on eliptical. Low impact on the knees and no running, no injury.

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Permalink Reply by arnold lowther on July 13, 2009 at 9:37pm

i am a training officer and i just don't think that making the firefighters jog in full turnout is the answer. a good workout is fine. even good for the people. but i think full ppe should be used on training evolutions.