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28 August 2026

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Fitness: Fire academy fitness foundations

This video outlines key fitness foundations for preparing for the San José Fire Department Fire Academy, including example training activities and the primary physical demands recruits can expect. It highlights essential focus areas such as upper body pull and grip strength, aerobic fitness, carries, and total body push strength. The video also provides guidance on addressing fitness deficiencies and maintaining joint health and mobility to reduce injury risk.
 
Source: San José Fire Department

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