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Our New Firefighter Training Program Launches Today!

If you are a firefighter or aspiring to be one, this new training program is for you. Here's what you should know before you begin.

Written by Lars Bredahl Last updated on June 30, 2014

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Being a firefighter requires a unique set of skills and physical abilities. You need stamina, strength, endurance, and power to perform your best in physically and mentally demanding situations.

Click Here to Start the Firefighter Workouts

Being a firefighter requires a unique set of skills and physical abilities. You need stamina, strength, endurance, and power to perform your best in physically and mentally demanding situations.

These workouts are designed by full-time firefighter Lars Bredahl. Lars has been involved in various aspects of the firefighting, including working on the Firefighter Combat Challenge Team and working as a trainer for his co-workers. Lars has brought his years experience and expertise together to create this workout program.

Firefighter Workouts FAQ

Before you get started, here’s what Lars wants you to know about the program. Make sure you read through to the bottom before commencing training.

Who is this program for?

  • Firefighters seeking a higher level of fitness
  • People who want to become firefighters
  • Firefighters interested in competing in firefighter challenges
  • Anybody that wants to train like a firefighter

Why should I use this program?

If you would like to be a well-rounded firefighter who is not only strong, but who also has good endurance, stamina and power, this program is for you.

This program can help you prepare to become a full time firefighter, whether you are just starting in school or want to start pursuing a career in the fire service. These workouts are geared towards firefighters seeking to be at the top of their class for fitness and health.

When are the workouts?

The workouts are scheduled every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

It is recommended that you begin the program from the beginning rather than jumping in part way through. This program is safest and most effective if you follow it in its entirety.

What equipment do I need?

Most of these workouts should be suitable for a typical gym. Over time there may be a need for some more specific tools like prowlers, charged hose lines, Rescue Randy, pylons, stairs, a Keiser force machine, sledgehammer, and hose bundles.

Where can I find more information and ask questions?

I will post notes at the bottom of each workout that will go into more detail.

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About Lars Bredahl

Lars became interested in fitness at an early age. Growing up with three older brothers who always wanted to play sports and challenge each other, he developed a strong desire to be athletic and fit. From hockey arenas to soccer fields, he learned a wide variety of sports and skills. It was a great way to burn off that extra energy that young boys always seem to have.

Since 2005, Lars has been a full-time firefighter and has been involved in various aspects of the fire department, ranging from the Firefighter Combat Challenge Team to the Wellness and Fitness Committee as a trainer to his co-workers. This has been a great outlet to Lars physically, but also a great way to share his knowledge and experience about fitness with other firefighters.

Lars has a strong desire to learn, teach, and develop people as athletes for whatever their goals may be. In particular, he has helped firefighters develop the strength, power, speed, and stamina needed for the combat challenge team. He has also helped prepare young firefighters for the rigorous demands of the physical test required to be hired on full time.

His goal is to create well-balanced firefighters who can not only meet the demands of the job, but also excel at them. Lars believes that everyone’s work capacity should be well above the demands of their job, so there is little risk of injury. His vision is to have strong healthy firefighters experience long and safe careers, thanks in part to their strong mind, body, and spirit.

Lars has been involved with personal training, coaching, and programming for many years and has a lot of experience with a wide variety of individuals. Lars was a three-time CrossFit Regionals competitor, placing fourteenth in the Canada East region in 2011. He is a coach at Elite Training Programs, where he provides remote coaching services to clients around the world.

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