Workout of the Month

Positioned 2 floors below the fire floor, this area will be used for supplying special equipment, additional hose, air mask, oxygen and air cylinders, tools, radios and keys. The electrical power has failed and the subsequent loss of elevator use has happened. Whose making it to floor 18?

Help Needed!
We are requesting data from the field on what an appropriate pass / fail time should look like for this functional test. This month's workout is appropriately named Fire Duty, performed in bunker gear and has zero scaling options. Our contention is our line of work doesn't have a sliding scale for age or years of service. Can you or can you not performed the required work assigned to you in a timely manner.

We kindly ask any member completing this workout to forward the following to healthandladders@boston.gov:
- time
- age
- sex
- years of service

1. These views are H&L's only and not of the Department, City or L718.
2. Please review the video and standards before attempting.
3. This workout is NOT a sprint, stay in control and grind.
4. This workout should be performed off duty. Do NOT perform when working.
5. Individual results will not be shared.

Bulletproofing your shoulders isn't always fun. It involves flexibility, often lighter weight, focus and a plan. Going heavy isn't the answer here. Incorporating the Crossover Symmetry 2x a week is our recommendation for ensuring your shoulders withstand the rigors of the job. Looking for a workout that test strength and shoulder stability while fatigued ... give "Church Rakes Only" a try.

This workout is meant to be completed in the heat & humidity of a firehouse gym. Have AC ... take your sandbag outside! A portion of your training should be harder than fire duty. Test your limits before it go time!!

If pictures could speak. The elevator is out of service. Do you have the endurance and leg strength to be an asset to your company?

Have you ever wondered why you are sore and fatigued the day after a good fire?  Regardless of your fitness level or training regimen, fire duty tends to hit areas you didn’t realize existed. One reason could be that most of your time in the gym focuses around strength gained from machines and barbells. As a whole, most firefighters aren’t taxing their bodies enough with movements that require stabilizing and balance. May’s workout of the month tries to mimic that 1st due adrenaline and day after DOMs.
Give it a try and let us know what you think.