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074 – Introduction to Firefighter Functional Fitness

Posted On 21 Jul 2016
By : David J Soler
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Tag: challenges, firefighter development, functional fitness
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Making health, fitness, and nutrition a part of our “firefighter toolbox.”

In this episode, David gives us a taste of his new project with Dan Kerrigan & Jim Moss – the Firefighter Functional Fitness book and program.

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Here’s what you need to know to start your fitness journey:

  • What are the changes and challenges we face off the Fireground?
  • How do we develop the habits and disciplines of healthy firefighters?
  • What are “career side effects” and what can we do to mitigate them?
  • How do we equip ourselves with the mental and physical tools to be successful in the job?
  • What’s in the Firefighter Fitness program?
David J Soler of Firefighter Toolbox

David J Soler of Firefighter Toolbox

About David Soler

David Soler is the author of Firefighter Preplan – (Strategies & Tactics of great and respected firefighters and how you can become one too.) and the Founder and Publisher of FirefighterToolbox which is on a mission to build better firefighters and better leaders in the fire service. He is also the host of the iTunes Top Rated Firefighter Training Podcast called FirefighterToolbox Podcast where he has interviewed legends of the fire service like Chief Brunacini, FDIC Chief Halton, Chief Rubin, NFA Administrator Dr Onieal, Army Chief of Fire Training Robert Simmons and so many more.

David is known for training and encouraging up and coming firefighters and officers. With over 20 years in the fire service, he is nationally certified Fire Instructor III, FireOfficer II, Rescue Tech, Haz Mat Tech with experienced in both urban and rural fire services and has served in multiple states and as both career and volunteer. As a Captain he has lead company turn arounds in taking low responding, low motivated fire companies and led them into highly motivated, top responding fire companies.

About the Firefighter Toolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show

The Firefighter Toolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show is an audio program for up and coming firefighters and leaders who want to become better at the ever evolving skill of firefighting and to continue growing into a better leader. We interview great firefighters, officers, and other authorities inside and outside of the fire service who bring great ideas, insights, and information to share with us so we can take our skills to the next level.

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Firefighter Preplan – The Ultimate Guide For Thriving as a Firefighter.

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One Comment

  1. Raymond Vilakati July 26, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Hello Sir!
    Thanks so much to have such a time to share my pleasure in the fire-fighter toolbox material. Each time one reads I am always renewed in the inside to always be ready to withstand any challenges on the line of duty. I am really happy to be part of this dynamic group that values it’s work and responsibilities. We need to have hearts of steel yet tender and full of passion. Be blessed Shalom

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