We help you move well on and off the fire ground
We collaborate with cadre to customize your program
Our training aligns with 8 core fire movement skillsets
Our program is shaped by a decade of study
8 Base Movements
18 Load Placements
18 Grip Positions
8 Progressions
Accredited by the leaders in human performance
An unprecedented group came together to create this
Derek Alkonis
Former Assistant Chief, Los Angeles County Air & Wildland Fire Division
Sarah Apgar
Founder, FitFighter; US Army Veteran; Frmr Volunteer Firefighter
Bennie Wylie
Director of Sports Performance, University of Southern California
CPT Michael Brown
Assistant Chief, Professional Development, Houston Fire Department
CPT Crystal Wells
Instructor, Houston Fire Department & Training Academy
We tested our program with the best
Pilot: 18 months. 5 recruit classes
Results:
• Simplified, standardized program
• Decreased injuries and attrition
• Increased strength and preparation
"FitFighter offers a science-based, customizable approach to taking a recruit from the first day at the academy to the first day at the station. Since we began the program we have seen an increase in success and preparedness to train while experiencing a dramatic decrease in cadet injuries. Officers like that staff assignments are flexible since the programs are scripted and documented. I strongly urge you to consider the FitFighter Fire Movement Program."
- CHIEF CURTIS HILL
Houston Fire Department
Val Jahnke Training Academy
Your program will adapt and sustain through changes in leadership, schedules, and staff
Here's how we work together to train
1. We onboard and certify
Accredited Certification
Based on your needs, we conduct a half day Live Virtual or Boots on the Ground Program Certification, accredited by all major associations for performance training. Then we draft your session schedule based on your training calendar.
2. We assess progress
Benchmark Assessment
We suggest a 5 point assessment for an ongoing progress snapshot. Assessments begin with the 16 movements and progressions and proceed with grip strength, vertical jump, sit and reach, beep test, plank test, and VO2 as optional.
3. We provide support
Professional Roundtable Review
We meet with partners to document results, questions, successes, and concerns. This format gets us up close and personal, fosters collaboration among departments of every size nationwide, and creates a portal for data-collection.
