Department-wide, Forcible Entry Training. This week, crews sharpened their skills with hands-on forcible door entry training - an essential technique for gaining access during emergencies. Training like this ensures were always ready to respond quickly and effectively when every second counts. #CyFairFd #ForcibleEntry #FireTraining | Cy-Fair Fire Department

Forcible entry training. Sherman Fire Department. | Sherman Fire Department

Thank you Bergen County Fire Academy for working with us today. | Fair Lawn Fire Company #4

Most people train for the academy the wrong way. They lift random weights, run a little, and hope for the best. These four exercises build the exact strength and conditioning you need for the fire academy: Stairs – This builds your legs and lungs for ladders, hose stretches, and search work. If you can’t climb under stress, you won’t last long. Weighted runs – This teaches your body how to move with gear on. The academy will test your speed and your grit. This gets you ready for both. Burpees –