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Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus during operational training

 SERVING FIREFIGHTERS 

Firefighter Performance
Conditioning Programme. 

Individualised coaching designed to develop the physical capacity, conditioning and performance required for the demands of operational firefighting.

 FIREFIGHTER CONDITIONING 

Being fit isn't the same as being conditioned.

Strength, aerobic capacity and general fitness provide the physical foundation. But firefighting introduces additional demands that general training alone doesn't prepare you for.

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PPE, breathing apparatus, load carriage, environmental stress and repeated operational tasks increase physiological strain and change how your existing physical capacity translates into performance.

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PHYSICAL
FOUNDATIONS

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FIREFIGHTER
CONDITIONING

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FIREFIGHTER
PERFORMANCE

Build the physical qualities required for the role.

Condition those qualities against firefighter-specific demands.

Integrate your capacity with increasingly task-specific demands.

 WHAT WE DEVELOP 

Built for the physical demands of firefighting.

FPCP develops the physical qualities required for firefighting, then progressively conditions those qualities against the additional demands imposed by the role.

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AEROBIC CAPACITY

Develop the aerobic capacity required to sustain work, recover between efforts and tolerate prolonged operational demands.

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STRENGTH

Develop the force-producing capacity required for lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing and handling operational loads.

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MUSCULAR & WORK CAPACITY

Develop the capacity to repeatedly produce and sustain muscular effort in PPE as fatigue begins to accumulate.​

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LOAD CARRIAGE

Develop the capacity to move and work effectively while carrying PPE, breathing apparatus and operational equipment.

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WORK CAPACITY

Develop the ability to sustain and repeat demanding bouts of physical work with limited recovery in high pressure environments.

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MOVEMENT & ROBUSTNESS

Develop optimal movement quality, trunk control and physical robustness to support performance under load.

 INDIVIDUALISED COACHING 

Built around you.

No two firefighters have the same training history, physical capabilities, lifestyle or performance demands. Your coaching starts with you.

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We use testing, your goals and your individual circumstances to determine what you need to develop, before building and progressing your training around those needs.

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ASSESS

Understand where you are

Fitness and performance testing establishes your current physical capabilities, limitations and priorities.

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PRESCRIBE

Build what you need

Your training is individually programmed around your goals, current capabilities, availability, facilities and work rota.

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COACH

Support the process

Receive ongoing coaching, session feedback, technique support and direct communication throughout your programme.

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PROGRESS

Measure. Adapt. Repeat.

Your performance is monitored and testing is repeated to measure progress, identify what has changed and determine what your training needs next.

Firefighter wearing breathing apparatus during operational training
Example of an individualised firefighter training programme in the coaching app

 WHAT'S INCLUDED 

More than a training programme.

The FPCP combines individualised training with ongoing coaching, giving you the structure, support and direction required to progress and see results transfer to your role.

INDIVIDUALISED PROGRAMMING

Built around your goals, capabilities and circumstances.

FITNESS & PERFORMANCE TESTING

Establish your starting point and measure progress.

PROGRAMME PROGRESSION

Your training develops as you do through specific phases.

DIRECT COACH ACCESS

One-to-one support throughout your programme from the start.

WEEKLY BRIEFS & DEBRIEFS

Review, discuss, and reflect on your training week.

SESSION & TECHNIQUE FEEDBACK

Get feedback on your training and exercise execution.

Example of an individualised firefighter training programme in the coaching app
NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE

Guidance to support training, recovery, and performance.

FIREFIGHTER RESEARCH DIGEST

Relevant research translated into practical takeaways.

FIREFIGHTER SLEEP DISCIPLINE

Strategies to support sleep and recovery around shift work.

Example of an individualised firefighter training programme in the coaching app

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions before you apply?

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Firefighter wearing structural firefighting PPE

 START YOUR PROGRAMME 

Be Strong.
Be Reliable.
Be Ready for anything.

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