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How often do you wear your SCBA and remaining PPE during all stages of firefighting operations? Do you take off your mask early during overhaul? Have you ever gotten a headache after a fire? Do you realize overhaul can be on a house fire or on an auto fire? It is called the IDLH...

It’s extremely important for firefighters to have healthy habits if they want to have a low risk for injury or cardiac event, and a high quality of life before and after retirement. But firefighters make some common mistakes when it comes to their health. Based on my seven years...

Do you know what the secret to going longer and harder on the fire ground is? (Most firefighters don’t know) Hydration! This is especially true after they have exerted energy and I not only mean after firefighting and rescue efforts, but from calls where they’re just...

By: 5-5-5 Fitness https://www.facebook.com/555fitness   In Part 2 of our series we talked about the cross-fit exercise known as thrusters.  This movement combines a front squat and a press and is a great strength building exercise when using heavier weights and great for...