Gear Guide: Eight Essentials for Firefighter Fitness

By Ryan Provencher

Firefighting presents numerous challenges that can hinder achieving fitness and performance goals. The stress of the job, sleep deprivation from shift work, and responsibilities at home often stack the deck against us. 

Fortunately, we have access to tools and technologies that help us stay on track, optimize our performance, and maintain an excellent quality of life both on and off the job.

Here is the link to my "8 Essentials for Firefighter Fitness" for CRACKYL Magazine:

Ryan Provencher is an Operations Battalion Chief with over 30 of Fire Service experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science with a Minor in Nutrition from Washington State University. He has extensive experience as a Fire Department Peer Fitness Trainer and Health/Fitness Coordinator, he is the founder of Firefighter Peak Performance and serves as Executive Fitness Advisor for CRACKYL Magazine.