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Permalink Reply by Charles Brown on April 17, 2011 at 7:56am

You don't need stairs to challenge your members. I we use our turnout gear and packs to add weight. Then we perform victim drags. Another excersize use cones and perform a highrise pack/hose carry through the cones. NAnother one is the 2 1/2 charged hose like drag.

Permalink Reply by Tracy Chawgo on August 4, 2011 at 9:26am

You can always use ladders.. it’s a good opportunity for training and fitness.

Good luck, stay healthy and be Safe!

Permalink Reply by larry cooke on August 27, 2011 at 4:29pm

I agree with Mr. Brown, It doesn't have to include stairs. It is a test cardio. I would use a backpack filled with stones and climb any available elevation. One wyoming fire department designed a harness and pulled a VW. I would also use a tire and pull up my drive, (6% grade). Anything that challenges your endurance is benefical. There is a theory that the effort should be 3x what you want to be your time.