Physical Agility

I didn't mean to try and hi-jack another post, so I will start my own. It was brought up that maybe firefighters should have manditory medical exams, I say go it a step further and have firefighters, vollie AND payed...yes PAYED participate in annual physical agilities as well. All I'm asking for is a walk thru of whatever YOUR department uses. It doesnt have to be world record or ba** busting...just a simple walk thru of a skills test.

Ideas?????

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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on April 11, 2009 at 1:20pm

Jake, we have done this for years. It is simple test based upon our State requirements for FF I certification. Actually we set this up as a drill also now an then. Its a fun drill that everyone enjoys and gets all involved. No biggy! I agree Jake. This should be done every year.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Acosta on April 11, 2009 at 1:30pm

Nothing set in stone yet. But were working on it. Our captain is challenging us to walk on the treadmill at 3.5 mph starting at 0 incline and moving up 1 degree every minute until we reach 15. Then walk for 2 minutes at 15 and rest for 1 minute and do this 5 times. After the fifth time start decining back to 0. It kicks your butt. Guys are starting to try it and hopefully it works.