Most firefighters think they’re “in shape” until the job proves otherwise. If you want conditioning that actually transfers to the fireground, you need to train three ways: 1. Gear training doing real job tasks When you work in gear, you learn how your body moves, breathes, and recovers under heat and weight. You’re not just getting fit you’re getting fit for this job. 2. All-out effort with recovery Machines, sleds, weighted runs; push at max effort, rest, repeat. This teaches your body to go f