Thursday, May 3, 2012  MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012 1830hrs – 2230hrs

LANCASTER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER

101 Champ Blvd., Manheim, PA 17545

 

This introduction to Firefighter-Fit lifestyle is geared not only towards the individual looking to improve his or her health and fitness but also fire officers looking to learn new training techniques to improve the performance and health of their personnel. A short classroom session will be followed by instruction and hands on training in all aspects of the Firefighter-Fit techniques and how you can adapt this program to your station.

What to bring: Full PPE, SCBA, gym clothes (i.e. shorts, T-shirt, sneakers, Towel).

FEE: $20.00

Please come out and join us and learn that there is more to this than flipping a tire!

 

YOUR GYM, YOUR STATION, YOUR LIFE

This class is limited to 40 students.

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Friday, May 25, 2012  People don't wait for a perfect 80 degree day with low humidity to catch their house on fire........so we shouldn't wait for that day to stay FireFighter-Fit! Keep Calm Train On - KCTO! MCFRS Station 19 Brothers doing work on a swampy, hot humid day!





 

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  This comes from two of the Brothers at MCFRS Fire Station 12 in the 1st Battalion! 

Strong Work Brothers.....................

 

Thursday, May 17, 2012  FireFighter-Fit helmet sized scotchlight decals now available to show your dedication to the cause! 

FireFighter-Fit **more than just flipping tires** it's a concept, a way of life! 

Email Dan Rothermel @ huntfire@ptd.net

Prices are $3.00 for one or 2 for $5.00 price includes postage.

 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 
We get asked and criticized by firefighters - “why do you guys train like this all of the time”? Did you forget that our job whether it be career or volunteer is consistently ranked in the top 3 most stressful jobs in the United States? Did you forget the commitment we owe to our families to come home after a fire or shift? Did you forget the commitment we have to our brother and sister firefighters of being able to pull them out in their time of need? Did you also forget the commitment to the people in the communities we serve and to be at our BEST at ALL times?

 

Since 1999 we lost 641 Brother and Sister Firefighters to medical related incidents in which 552 were cardiac in nature! Quit denying that we are out of shape as a whole and take a stance in keeping our brother and sister firefighters healthy and fit!

 

FireFighter-Fit **more than just flipping tires** It's a concept, a way of life!

 

Thursday, May 10, 2012  This circuit starts with a one mile run in PPE with no SCBA. After the run come into the donning station and do 30 sit ups or crunches. The SCBA is then donned which starts the 10 station circuit with a two minute rotation between stations.

 

Monday, May 7, 2012  IT'S GREAT GETTING FEEDBACK LIKE THIS - "Hey Matt, first off I wanted to let you know that the firefighter fit message your spreading has helped me tremendously. I've lost 25 pounds so far and keep up to date with all your sites suggestions. We haven't started a circuit yet, but if I could get more guys motivated I would like to."

With that being said.........................

 

Sunday, May 6, 2012  While staffing Dauphin County Station 33 today, crews worked on some new circuit components.

 

Friday, May 4, 2012  Here is a ladder workout video submitted by Staff Correspondent Jason Greer

 

Thursday, May 3, 2012  Firefighter Matt Miles is completing his ladder drill and moving on to push ups while Captain Matt Carrigan is beginning his ladder drills.

Remember the FireFighter-Fit concept is to use practical equipment from around the firehouse for practical skills that will keep us in shape free of gyms costs and while protecting the community we serve at the firehouse!