Doing it for real.

Many of the exercises we’ve put together mirror actual firefighting tasks (such as lifting a ladder, or picking up a fire hose). The following examples show how our training programme will help you develop the strength and endurance to carry out those tasks.



Pulling a ladder from an appliance

pulling a ladder from an applicance

Preparing to pick up a ladder

Preparing to pick up a ladder

Lifting a ladder back onto an appliance

Lifting a ladder back onto an appliance

Picking up a firehose

Picking up a firehose



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