Course curriculum

  • 1
    Module 1: Foundation of Rope Rescue Fitness
    • 1.1 Introduction to Rope Rescue Technician Fitness
    • 1.2 Full-Body Firefighter Workouts: Building Skills for the Job
    • 1.3 Staying Fit for the Wild: The Crucial Role of Physical Fitness for Firefighters and Search and Rescue Teams
    • 1.4 Being Strong: Muscle Strength, Maximal Effort, and Cardiovascular Limitations
    • 1.5 Being Fit: A Guide to Achieving Overall Physical Fitness
    • 1.6 Cardiovascular Endurance for Rope Work
    • 1.7 A Comprehensive Climbing Exercise Regimen for Upper Body Strength and Endurance
    • 1.8 Balance and Adaptability for Vertical Environments
    • 1.9 SAR Ground Team Workout Regimen:
    • 1.10 SAR High-Angle and Steep Terrain Team Workout Regimen:
    • 1.11 Urban and Rural Fire Service Workout Regimen:
    • 1.12 Steep and High-Angle Fire Service Workout Regimen:
  • 2
    Module 2: High-Intensity Training for Rapid Response
    • 2.1 Rapid Response Fitness Regimen: HIIT and Loaded Stair Climbing
    • 2.2 Functional Strength Regimen: Gear Handling and Resistance Bands
    • 2.3 Team Coordination Regimen: Rope Operations and Communication
    • 2.4 Real-World Readiness Regimen: Rope Rescue Scenario Simulations
  • 3
    Module 3: Build Your Own
    • 3.1 Strengthening the Frontlines: A Comprehensive Guide to Fitness for Rope Rescue Technicians
    • 3.2 : Urban Firefighting - Stamina in the City Jungle
    • 3.3: Building Strength, Flexibility, and Adaptability for Firefighters in Rural Landscapes
    • 3.4: Preparing for the Vertical Challenges of High-Angle Rescues