The recruit academy trains hard for six long months. They learn all sorts of information and skills. But they also train hard to get into “firefighter shape”.
This video was captured during one of their physical fitness training sessions. It very clearly describes why firefighters need to be in good physical shape.
After running and climbing 8 flights of stairs, the recruits are understandably tired. The firefighter leading them asks them if they think the firefighters on 9/11 were all in shape. He asks them if they think any of the firefighters thought about how challenging it was to go up all those flights of stairs.
The answer is no. As a first responder, you’re only thinking about the person at the top of the stairs that you signed up to help. As a first responder, it’s not about you anymore. It’s about them. And that’s why it’s important for firefighters to be in good physical shape. So you can go the extra mile and help your neighbors and citizens in their time of need.
18 сен 2024
