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I have been in the fire service 35 years and I remember my first ever instructor. He walked into the class room, stood in front of the class for 2 minutes….He introduced himself and said….” If you want to pass the written exam, read the book, if you want a long and productive career in the fire service meet me at the burn building with all your gear in 10 minutes” he walked out. He never yelled at us once his entire time as an instructor. We did no PT, he put us in fire gear day one and had us do fire ground evolutions all day for 7 hours, that was our workout. The second week he introduced us to the same evolutions in fake smoke, the third week he introduced real smoke, the fourth week he introduced high heat and heavy smoke conditions…etc He trained us to be Firefighters, not marines, once the high heat, fire, and heavy smoke conditions were introduced we were already in fire fighting shape and were able to handle it, moving lines, searching, forcible entry, communicating, working as teams, all of it was second nature by the 5th and 6th weeks. It’s the same model I have used for years to train my probies, it works! I will be forever grateful to that instructor! Stockton CA also has great videos on their training and orientation for their recruits.

In my academy right now… got a guy who is 41, it’s never too late!

Well, her is my two cents: A few tips and philosophy acquired working in the fire service for 34 years. Being a firefighter is a way of life. You always think safety and what might go wrong. You always prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Keep your skills up, don’t allow them to parish just because you haven’t needed them for awhile. Always try to perfect your craft. Always strive to learn mor about fire behavior and firefighting strategies. Practice your knots while watching TV. Don’t just know how to tie a knot, know how to use it and when to use it. Always keep your SCBA on during overhaul if you go home with black boogers then you screwed up. If your the drive, learn to drive with your coat on - because you may not have time to put it on upon arrival. As a driver you should be able to have your SCBA on for show time in a minute or less. 42 second after setting the brake for me. Take your health seriously, your going to need it after you retire. Eat real food. Keep hydrated, exercise on average no less than 20 minutes per day. Take showers after a fire, keep your PPEs clean and in good order. Consider a cold shower after a warm shower. Avoid all the sweets that end up in the kitchen. Learn breath control like box breathing and skip breathing. Focus on your brain, heart, liver and colon health. You have got to get sleep when you can. Sleep is when your body clears away the toxic waste that builds up around your mitochondria. Keep your boots shinny. Keep your finger nails clean. Wear safety glasses and gloves on medical calls. Lift with your legs not your back. The idea is to still be healthy when you retire. The fire service takes its toll on the brain, heart, live, colon and prostate and breasts. Show up to work 15 minutes early. Have some coffee and get your pass over. Always, check the portable batteries. Lives are in the balance and a high battery level is important. The engine has bodily fluids that must be checked to insure a positive outcome. Don’t rely on the other shift! Keep your engine and tools pristine. Keep your strength up, your team relies on you. Avoid heated discussions about parenting, religion and politics with team members. Well, hopefully there is some value with my post. Well, there it is in a nut shell😂😂😂 Many things I had to learn the hard way.

2 months left in my academy. I'm 32 in a class with mostly 18-24 year olds. I started bottom physically and now I'm close to top 10. Growth mindset and never willing to give up has taken me a long ways.

Just passed FF1 at the Suffolk County Fire Academy at the tender young age of…53. Oldest in my class. It was absolutely one of the hardest things I’ve ever done mentally and physically - I’m in great shape but it pushed me to the edge. And, it gave me an even deeper respect for all first responders. I’m motivated, dedicated, and most of all grateful to the instructors who were tough but also wanted us to succeed and be able to serve. Thanks for the great videos!

I have a guy in my academy thats 56 years old. And he is absolutely smashing the physical part. It's never too late to chase your dreams

Have my first shift with my local fire department on Friday. Thank you for all the helpful videos. I do not think I would have done nearly as well as I did on the panel interview without your help.

I got in the "academy" at age of 33. Before you got accepted and sent to school we had to pass physical test: 1.5 mile run under 11:00 min 5 pull ups without pause min 25 squats with 30 kg load under 1 minute min 30 sit ups under 1 minute min 30 push ups under 1 minute swimming 150 m under 3:45 Elbows above water for at least 1 minute Minor tasks with tools (sawing, drilling etc.) to see your practical skills After you pass this you need to go through few psychological tests and then you are sent to academy for 6 months (more than 900 hours of training, theory + practice drills) When you are accepted you still have physical test every year for the rest of your career. Greetings from Slovenia

The Fire academy i attended was rough. We got yelled at and our asses handed to us every day. It had a reputation of being the most difficult in central Florida. When I was done, I noticed a huge respect for those that came through my school. Guys would come from all over the station to shake my hand!!!!

I'm 42 and been in for 20 years. We have physical testing every year and they lower the standards as you get older. I tell my guys that I should be held to the same standards they are. We are all doing the same job. When you can't keep up with these young guys, it's time to move on cause they deserve to have someone that is able to pull them out if they ever go down.

Speaking as a war veteran, fire fighters better physically train like we do. That instills the discipline, camaraderie, and physicality required. But, there is, in my opinion, where the similarities should end. The only thing I think the entirety of the emergency field needs to seriously stop doing, is treating their jobs like they're fighting a war. You're saving lives, not destroying an enemy. They are two different mindsets and this country has a bad habit of seeing every struggle like it's a war and they're soldiers in the trenches. It's not. You aren't. Just as we aren't fire fighters, emts, police officers, or any other of the multitudes of roles.

I don't think many future firefighters really realize that a burning building is a dangerous environment. I think it is a very dangerous precedent that some departments are lowering standards to meet certain political quota's. But this isn't limited to various public services, but also in the business world. I get a lot of applicants that should never been allowed to graduate in IT. Universities have lowered that standards to such a degree, that local colleges provide better programmers and designers. Many of these students should apply for a refund!

I start academy for fulltime company work at the end of March. I'm 33. Failed my CPAT the first time, passed it the second time. Your content was been so inspirational on my long journey into the fire service from training for the CPAT to the Chief's interview. Thank you, Mike.

I have my first interview on March 8th, thanks for all your advice and knowledge. I’d say you’re meeting your goal to give back to the fire service.

I got in at 28, end my 6 month probation tomorrow! Appreciate your videos man!

I was 43 years old when I went to fire school (Alabama Fire College). I was with a bunch of 20 year old cadets. It was tough and difficult at times, but they did manage to keep up with me....😎

Fire Fighters, Law Enforcement and Military Basic Trainings all have the same common goal of seeing how recruits handle stressful situations, all of the yelling isn’t personal, because if you can’t handle or fall apart because your being yelled at because you didn’t tie your shoes quickly enough. Then you won’t be able to handle the real world stress of your jobs and as a result people could die. And always being able to do more Than the PT tests requires is excellent advice. In my Air Force Squadron if the PT test called for two and a half miles then we ran three miles in training, forty pushups, then we did fifty etc.. The best thing a trainee can do is get in shape, get a thick skin, and don’t be afraid to ask questions of the instructors.

I will say. I think my military service, and receiving that type of conditioning in boot camp prepared me to not get stressed out. Took away any thin skin.

As a marine, I’m glad firefighters are trained “like marines”. Prepares future firefighters for the dangerous ahead

Good stuff! I went through my academy at 40 with one other guy that was 41 - everyone else was young and there was a high attrition rate! It kicked my butt but I worked hard to be in good shape and got in on my fourth attempt! You have to be hungry for it and want it. It was definitely structured in a paramilitary style and was tough. I had been in the Marines when I was younger too so thought I would be ready - mentally I had been through similar stuff - but there is a Big difference physically from 40 to 19! Believe in yourself - train hard and stay hungry and you'll find it's one of the most rewarding things a person can do!

The same people saying this are the same people that say they’d “punch their drill instructor in the face if they yelled at them”. Nobody thinks you’re cool when you say that. To me, this recruit-style of learning is done for a few reasons. Good order and discipline, ability to follow orders, and being able to perform under stress among others.

Even though I was on a volunteer fire department, there were very rigorous tests we had to pass to show we could do the job. Most of the departments around us were paid staff, so we had to interact with them more often than not. Pride in our department helped us to be recognized by those paid guys as though we were one of them. And I credit that to our rigorous and military like training that prepared us to go above and beyond on every call.

Thanks for the amazing video. I really needed this. Im going through an academy in June!

This is great. Too many guys don’t understand discipline and how it makes everything click together all the way down the ladder without thinking once you have that discipline, besides it could just save your live and others. Thank you for posting this.

Hello I love your channel and your reviews etc on everything fire related. I’m still new to the fire service (just over one year). You’re spot on with recruit mindsets. I saw all types in my class, and yes several were way out of shape. I went through my recruit school highly motivated and worked very hard. Six months on the job I got an email from my chief “congratulations you’ve been selected to attend smoke divers”. That was highly intimidating as a probie to get that email. Going into smoke divers I trained my ass off. I was easily in the best shape of my life and it paid off. I was the first recruit in my class to complete the smoke diver course. Absolutely it was an insanely tough week, but it separates people who want to be there, and who just wanted a job.

That was fun to watch. The fire academy needs to be difficult enough that the recruits have truly accomplished something to graduate and at the same time have the respect of the online guys and gals at having done so. Soft academies produce soft probationary firefighters. These videos are good though as it gives potential hires an idea of what it takes to get through the fire academy. Something that has really changed is the ability to have a pretty good idea of what you are getting into before even applying. The internet has changed everything.

Hey man not sure if you recall me commenting on your videos a while back about applying for the academy. Well today was graduation! It's been an awesome experience and I wanna thank you for all the helpful tips that got me hired.

Great video! This should be shown in every fire academy. I’m completing 40 years this year, and my tour in the fire service. Leaving at the top. I strongly recommend that every recruit follow the advice of this video. Come in healthy. Stay healthy. It will improve your chances to leave healthy. There are no other options.

I'm a French professionnal firefighter and it's Amazing how this video is boosting me / re activating the fire within me. I love this content, thanks for that ! I will use this !

We had physical fitness tests in the Army every 6 months. Or more if your 1st sergeant decided to. The Army had minimal standards, yet your unit could elevate them if they chose, and require extra PT to reach them. The minimal score was 180 with a max of 300 plus. I had a platoon sergeant that required lower elisted to get minimum of 240 and NCOs to score 270. Those that didn't reach that score had to come to supplemental PT he held 3 days a week, and it was very grueling I can attest by experience. Basically if you couldn't reach the 180 the Army could discharge you under general conditions for not meeting standards. We also had weight requirements tied to height as well, but those overweight also had fat analysis as the Army knew muscle weighed more than fat. So long as you were buff you were able to pass weight as long as fat content is low enough.

A tough academy also instills pride! Pride in yourself, in you class and in your department. I always relieved 2 hours early. 5 am was a slower part of the day and less likely to get interrupted when doing my checks and being relieved at 5am was awesome because you would hear that air pack turn on from bed and know now you were not going to get a late call and get held over or you could get up and go home early and not have to fight as much traffic.

I totally agree with you sir and love this video, I just retired after 20 years of service and I remember always going the extra mile and trying to do more and when I got on shift after training I would arrive at the department at 6:30 am and we didn't have to be there til 7:45 am . If you are going to join then have respect for the job and the firefighters who have came before you and respect your self by learning and always going beyond. It's not a free T shirt!!!! Once a leather Head, always a Leather Head.

I am a career firefighter (captain) now retired but still do volunteer for my city's busy 6 station department. So when I first saw this the first thing that popped in my mind is that it was very staged and rehearsed for the clip. I may be wrong but it looked too polished!

I am currently an active duty nurse in the Army, but on my 3 months of parental leave, I am attending my college’s local fire academy. I graduate next week with my FF1, FF2, Hazmat awareness and operations. I’m only 24 years old and am the oldest amongst my class. I understand the need to install discipline, but I don’t think that should be the main focus. I had one of our instructor say “You may not know what to do, but at least you’ll be strong from these pushups”. I thought that was a terrible mentality to have. Train soldiers, PD, FD, EMS through knowledge and teaching, not only to be a body.

I completely agree with the annual physical fitness test. My captain and I was just discussing earlier about how we think we should all at the least should have to do CPAT once a year. But you do CPAT, it's good for a year unless you get hired somewhere within that year, then you never have to do it again. We have alot of guys that get hired and become complacent.

I got accepted into the Chicago Fire Department Entrance Exams. I wanted to become a Fireman because I am a recently discharged Navy vet so I thought this would translate well. This seems like something Im already used to so I hope I get to this point and pass.

I'm 39, just about to start recruit training for a career department next month. Been paid on-call for almost 10 years now. Don't let your own perception of your age stop you, but make darn sure you're as prepared as you can be. I'm in as good a shape as I was in my 20's and my cardio is better than it's ever been, but I'm still s****ing bricks, and that's a good place to be, it means I'm still asking myself what more I can do and making sure I stay humble, there's a lot I need to learn. Can't wait to get started! Thanks for the help in getting here @FirefighterNOW

Couldn't agree more with your assessment of this video. We got PTd pretty good during my recruitment class, but it wasn't close to how tired I've been during a working fire. If someone yelling at makes you want to quit, I'd rather you do it during training than when a real job gets tough.

Just retired after 30 yrs, loved every moment. When I was instructing I was in charge of fitness. First day I would say to them is “ there is one thing about fire, it does not get tired or take a break, it just keeps going until we stop it. As such you need to be fit enough to do that, START RUNNING!!!.

Good thing you mentioned the vegas heat. Preparation is key. When I was attempting to get into LVMPD academy (2 year process) from day 1 of filling out my application I did so in a way where if everything was completed on time as was expected I'dda made winter academy. Anyone doing academy for anything in vegas or any place hot. Take note. Colder places just invert that.

I just finished my freshman year at VMI and now I'm starting the fire academy over the summer to volunteer and help out in the community. Really excited

I just finished my very first oral board yesterday. This looks like fort benning bct all over again, I really dont want to waste my chance by not being fit, something that I can control. I really hope I can make it. This channel keeps on helping me

You're a cool dude, well said. People need to hear these things about the academy and about the type of person person they need to be to join this career.

As someone who doesn’t have a military background this is very insightful. I have a much stronger appreciation for this process and I look forward to what it will do for me.

I just hope they're prepared mentally and emotionally for what they'll face. I was a volly firefighter and saw A LOT of guys with 6 packs and muscle heads quit. I don't care if you can do 1000 push ups and run 100 miles. If you cant handle seeing suicides, murders, talk to victims of rapes, and child abuse, you wont last. For every fire you put out, you'll see 50 or more EMS calls with people going through the worst situations imaginable. I worked on a rural fire dept and when I started, I was not ready to see what I did, but growing up with a mom who was an EMT for 15 years, I knew I was made of the right stuff. Lasted 6 years til I had to quit bc I was also going to college and was going to a Statistics classes at 9am after going on a car accident calls and suicide attempts at 2 or 3 am. I wouldn't trade a second of it though.

I agree on physical tests after the academy. Lots of people go lax and get out of shape after getting in the field for a while

I attended LSU Feti in Louisiana and I noticed that a major part of the academy that weeded a lot of recruits out was when we were blacked out with zero visibility and put in training exercises like the maze, a few recruits actually quit the academy because they couldn’t handle it. Recruit academy is very physically demanding but also mentally demanding too, a strong mental mindset going in is a huge factor into successfully finishing the academy.

just stumbled upon you channel after receiving a email about my enrollment from the FDNY. been running/pace walking 2.5 miles minimum 4 times a week and am expected to be in the acadamey in about a year.(nyc take forever) great content!

Mine is run by ex-marines from the 90s -2000's all are shredded.

Just found your channel and have to say what a great job. My son wants to be a firefighter and he’s a little one. This is great stuff I can break down for him.

I'm 30 years old going through the pipeline now. Prior 11b in the Army. Not going to try to be deceptive, when I got back from my deployment I got really really bad off of opioids. Since 2016, Ive cleaned my life up, and still, even though I'm in great shape and performed at the top of my PT class with an 89 on my FCS exam. I've stated all of this with years of passed drug tests every month through my counselor, and, I'm praying for all of our people in the service to come home safe, and do their job to the best of their ability. I hope I get through. Because I've been working at this for years and years and years now... So, hopefully you guys will have another vet in the fire service that is disciplined and motivated even though discipline>motivation... I have both. Not asking for any prayers or anything like that but, if you could just send positive thoughts my way id appreciate it greatly! I stumbled across this channel, and I'll tell you this buddy, it's an awesome channel. Highly encouraging. Salute to all of our men and women in any type of public service and military. LETS GET IT GUYS AND GALS!!! THE WORLD NEEDS MORE LIKE US!! WILLING TO RUN INTO " The burning building per say' here's to hoping I make it through and get selected despite my past. Im a new person now and have been for a very long time. Highly trained in the Infantry, operational private security vector, and this, is where I feel like I can help the most people and I crave the bond that is created through shared suffering. LETS GET IT!!! YOUR HELPING MORE THAN YOU KNOW.!! Dylan Smith A potential Louisiana Firefighter/Paramedic. Salute.

At 40 years old, I am 1.5-2 years from being in academy ready shape. Could I pass before then? Possibly, but in a line of work where someone else trusts me with their life, I don't want to be a liability. I look forward to the opportunity to go through an academy when I feel I am ready, even if I would be older than most recruits. You are never too old to start a new career.

I did the COBRA hazmat program in Alabama with a bunch of Vegas firefighters. Those guys were super competent and also a blast to hang out with once we clocked out!! They left a very good impression on the rest of us!!

Discipline is key, it comes down to the little things that can kill you. “Attention to Detail”. Be opened minded with the process of any academy they are designed to break down individuals and build up as a team. Best of luck.

Can’t wait to go to the academy very excited🔥💯

This video is freaking awesome. Absolutely we should be in spectacular shape. A department I’m interviewing for next week just released a 5 year plan and one of the items addressed is a yearly physical fitness exam with minimum requirements. It will be one of my talking points in my oral board interview this Tuesday. Lives depend on firefighters being in shape. You lose your right to be out of shape the day you decide this is the path. No other way! Thanks for all you do your videos have been a huge help. Fingers crossed for my oral board on Tuesday.

Joining my local fire academy after I’m back from army basic and my ait so hopefully that experience with boot will help

I’m looking into this as a profession. I left the army a few years back, and haven’t been able to find a job with a true purpose attached to it. I’m not sure I would respond that well with the military style training, but I respect it because of the heaviness of the job that lies beyond the training. If it is the only way to train the best and most capable people, then maybe it’s not such a bad idea to train in this manner.

I have a gentleman with my recruit class who is 52 and he did great in fire school now we almost done with our advanced emt age is nothing but a number

Ha, I remember stepping foot into the academy on the first day. It's a real gut check among many more to come and the most fun you'll never want to have. EVERYONE including the Fire Chief has be through it. An experience you'll appreciate once it is over.

I went to a pressure academy. Our training staff are field captains released during the day. It was kind of a game. They did need to see who would break and then get them to cope and learn. Not all did but we only lost 3 out of a class of 40. After about 3 weeks the pressure changed to keeping us focused and hustling. It becomes routine. A few guys from each class would inevitably be assigned to the stations those captains worked at and to a man those captains were men of great character. They were very welcoming, looked out for rookie mistakes and were great mentors. Things changed of course over 40+ years, mostly standards got bent. The big change was that a one man ladder throw was no longer a requirement to graduate. Now a recruit has to meet the minimum score in the entire ladder evolution module. Most people would think it isn't necessary but we ran a lot of 3 man engines in some pretty rural areas so you didn't have time to wait for help. We didn't have the 2 in 2 out rule so you really had to be on the ball. I will never believe that recruits shouldn't be trained under pressure. It doesn't compare to the real world where you have to get it right the first time. There are no resets and do overs. I do think the training is more inclusive and that recruits are probably in better physical shape than we were. There just seems to be a little deep down can do attitude missing sometimes.

Awesome video!!! I love your channel seriously! I start the Detroit fire academy soon and I couldn’t have made it without you!

@FirefighterNow you should review Montgomery fire rescue out of Alabama I was a recruit there but due to army obligations they wouldn’t uphold I left and stayed volunteer . But one of the thing u do the first week their is day 1 is ur pt test but if I remember correctly we had to take the cpat that week again as well to prove we were still in the same shape from when we originally took it and we had around 10 minutes or so to do it all but like u stated in the video I came straight from infantry school to the academy and some of the kids their where 17&18 and couldn’t run a mile at a 8 minute pace

in some states, firefighters were regarded as military. In Italy when there was compulsory military service you could choose (rarely is a choice) to be part of the C.N.VV.F. In Honors there are 7 Silver Medals for Military Valor 33 Bronze Medals for Military Valor 96 War Crosses for military valor for a total of 136 individual decorations for military valor

As someone in the military rn and striving to be a firefighter I love how some depts train like para military we need more people who have the discipline and who have the passion for the job

As some one who is currently testing for LVFR being in shape for academy has been my single focus for quite a long time. Even the minimum standards they give to just to Apply are nothing compared to the actual Academy.

I start at my local fire department in 2 weeks. Thank you so much for your videos they really helped me out!

I'm already on my local fire department, but I really want to go through Las Vegas Fire Academy for more training. They definitely have a lot to offer.

I am going for my interview in an hour and a half and I’m 37 and I am ready to get things done !

I'm going to be 31 in September. I recently went through my 3rd attempt in being recruited by my local FD. I intend to go at it again this September when the trainee positions open. I'm not gonna give up on this

I’m turning 30 in a few months and shooting for the spring 2023 academy here in SoCal. This is absolutely how firefighters need to be trained….there is no other person to come help you….you’re it, get serious. Really hoping my years in ROTC help

I live in vegas, i trained with marines and loved it but not too thrilled about taking lives... fighting nature and saving lives with the training of a marine seems right up my alley. Joining asap 😎

This is coming from me being on a low pay department were some individuals end up paying more in gas to get to the station than they get paid to make the call. I can tell you being on a volunteer department or low paid department and having leaders that are "not all there" will make you not want to be there or have trust in command. Having trust in leadership is a key to learning. Your statements here stems from the knowledge that these guys know what they are doing and they can confidently say "I SEE YOU ARE LACKING SOMETHING, YOU BETTER LEARN QUICK" (and then they proceed to tell them what they did wrong) I had faith that my mentors knew what to do, but didn't have faith that they would teach me proper ways of doing things or showing me what is being done wrong. Training is hard enough when you have individuals that are waiting to see you fail or that set you up for failure. Instead of seeing you struggle, stopping, and saying "hey, there is a better way". It sadly does happen. Shaming individuals is NOT good motivation, someone who is knowledgeable and teaches you in a teachable moment is. I've had people tell me to be mad to motivate me, being angry doesn't make me a good firefighter and it doesn't help me make good decisions and it doesn't get the pike-pole through a solid piece of wood that is not structurally compromised. I've been left to basically freelance by myself on multiple occasions (no clear instructions from an officer to speak of, guess I'll look and see what needs done, pull hose, straighten lines, man a nozzle, stand in traffic waiting to see what the other end does), to make decisions without the aid of an officer even through they are readily available standing around or on the sidelines. No order, no collaborative effort to direct traffic, failure to follow their own rules of always 2 firefighters present. After seeing those that are the leaders in my area I've learned that they DON'T know everything (and they are considered the one of the better departments in our area), and what they do know they struggle to pass on to the next generation of firefighters. I've had to learn how to firefight through watching them and it has taken a LONG time and me realizing their commands will not motivate me, but my pursuit of continuing my education as a firefighter will, it will make me a better firefighter. Being on other departments that are struggling, just like me, but have willing individuals that see and know they are not up to par and want to learn to be better firefighters is a rewarding experience and that motivates me. I have enough pride to do this job and to not let it overshadow what this job is and how important it is to do. It's important to do RIGHT (not just what someone thinks is right because they have an EGO), and in my rural area not many people try or can pass the exams or they don't need a "second job" they are just there to have fun with a fire (but they are on a second job, called being a FIREFIGHTER). THAT'S my motivation, to do what these other guys have not, be professional, know my job, train because I know I do not know enough. I don't need someone YELLing at me telling me "I am doing something wrong", it takes the same energy to YELL and tell me how to do something the right way. @4:25, you said exactly what I said. I WILL not tolerate someone who yells at me and tells me to do something I KNOW is wrong or not right or not of sound judgement. I am an adult and I won't let anyone talk to me like that. It's hard to say that to the people that have been here more than 20+ years. Not when I KNOW they are wrong and I will not be shamed or feel shameful for saying so. Don't ever say don't bother joining, WE NEED PEOPLE, and now more than ever. We need people that WANT TO BE HERE. I'm not against recruits or probationary firefighters getting SMOKED, I am against normalizing behaviors that are not effective when used by those that are not TRUST worthy.

Some countries are realizing that the "screaming in the recruits face", "Full metal Jacket" type plan is actually not the most effective method, My FF recruit training was so different than any of this, our team structure is so good and we have a very effective stats record.

Been watching your videos for awhile, and just re-watched your interview videos for an interview last week. Got the job and just wanted to say thank you for putting out great content.

I'm so down I'm out of shape an I can easily do that basic training. I'm trying to become one threw volunteer work waiting on the class opening wish me luck ☺️

I graduated the academy like 2 and a half months ago and it was a decent experience there were older people still chasing there dreams who were in there late 30s and early 40s which I admired. I felt like we had a lot of downtime and I expected them to be more hard. I’m a quiet guy who understands your feelings don’t matter and was waiting to be yelled at more so the discipline would be instilled in me. It wasn’t too difficult but it was a bit challenging learning all new stuff. I respect firefighters and am still going through with it.

My dad was on this department, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. He retired recently, but the instructor Gregg Burns is a great guy.

God bless the fire service. I love their way of teaching. When they touch the unity sign and repeat it, I loved that too.

35 years old and 36 in August. Going through the Louis F Garland Fire Academy down in San Antonio, TX. Still keeping up with the 18 year olds. Yeah I'm sore but the end game is worth it. Less than 1 month left in a 3 month academy.

I’m in the fire academy now… I thought I was strong enough but I’m struggling.. on top of that I’m struggling to reach certain things on the truck and things like the top Hinges of a doorway… I have found ways around for reaching certain things but certain other stuff they only want one way of doing stuff..I’m feeling pretty down about it… the strength part I have been improving and will continue to.. but the height idk and now I’m just unsure what to do… I’m 4’11”

Started fire academy Monday. Appreciate your videos. Let me informed.

as someone who is training to become a firefighter in vegas i love this video!

Fully agree that an academy should be like this. As a former army dude... I love academies like this. However when I see this during advanced courses for experienced professionals. It annoys the heck out of me. At that point I'm there to learn, so if you're yelling at me, there better be a damn good reason why you're taking away from the learning aspect.

Headed up to Alaska to firefight. Not my first Fire job, but I’m still pumped

I'm not even in an academy yet but I love watching these videos. I think one of the things people forget when the instructors are shouting in their faces is that these instructors are trying to make sure they don't get themselves killed out there. And in order to ensure that, they need to instill great discipline in their recruits.

The Tucson, AZ fire academy is very similar to this.

Just got out the army last year as a 19k. This feels right at home for me.

Lol that got me with the memories of hearing the instructor say get back here and realizing y’all messed up and they’re about to mess you up

My father was a volunteer firefighter while I was growing up and it was my obsession. I joined the Marine Corps in 1996 and Boot Camp was held to the same notion. You have to WANT TO be there and do this thing. Physical fitness is of absolute importance in firefighting. You need to be able to do all of that with your gear on while breathing through an SCBA. The physical standards to pass the PFT (Physical Fitness Test) is quite low. The PFT requirements are a 3 mile run in 28 mins, I think 2 pull ups and 10 sit ups. The discipline is also of absolute importance in the Marines. You have to be able to obey orders in combat after being awake for days and under intense pressure in an instant without thought. This was a great video. Thank you!

I went in and could tell I wasnt pulling my weight so I withdrew, I plan to go back and have already lost close to 25 pounds and built up at least some better endurence, it wasnt that I wasnt meeting the minimums, it wasnt that the teachers told me I should leave, it wasnt anything but the fact I knew that where I would be at come graduation wouldnt be where I wanted myself to be to be compitant at the job, I needed to get better and so I am working towards that

I am currently in the US Marine Corps. These expectations are very low and easy to pass. Not to mention the Military in general requires 2 passing fitness tests to complete the requirements of that fiscal year. If you don't pass then you could be doing those fitness tests daily until you do.

I'm 31 and live in San Francisco. Just quit my cushy corporate tech job to pursue a career in firefighting. About to enroll in a course to get my CA EMT License, and looking to enroll in a firefighting academy to get my CA FireFighter 1 Certification (in CA some departments require you to have this certificaiton in order to be eligible to take their test). I'm also getting myself back into shape through the FireFighter Furnace, but I was a former D1 Swimmer and have remained in good shape since retiring from my sport. If anyone is a California firefighter and can guide me in the right direction i'd greatly appreciate any insight you have.

That part sums it up: “you can’t never be ready enough” if you’re not doing much physically, you need to do more & if you’re doing a lot, keep going up to the next level. You can’t do too much (avoid injury)

Im 37 going through academy also. Im also going through paramedic (former army combat medic)

I passed the written test and interview. I’m going to physical training by the fire department. All I have left is my cpat, psych, and background. I’m kinda getting cold feet tho I don’t know if I should go through with it. 20y/o

the dutch fire deparment has this standard training on the weeks or month but on 5 or 10 year you have to do a pshycal training

I like intense instructors, they’re motivating, knowledgeable, and almost always the person who’s actually rooting for you the most to be successful. My favorite drill sgt at boot was the one who scared me the most to be on top of everything. Not everything requires yelling though, just like many drill sgts from boot, some just like the sound of their voice. Regardless, ask yourself if you want it and remember why you started, that should keep you humble.

My cardio health workout for many years would mimic the most stressful situations experienced while fighting a fire.... one example, dragging a fully loaded heavy container in full firefighting gear including air pack across my attic floor on a hot summer day. If your mind is concentrating on your failing body while inside a burning building your mind is not concentrating on the hazardous condition that is about to hurt or possibly kill you!