Equipping first responders to move and work efficiently,
effectively, safely, and with confidence.
Delivered by your cadre and supported by our team.
Oriented to 8 categories of fire ground operations.
Equipping your cadre and crews with the exhaustive
building blocks of our Shift System
8 Base Movements
18 Load Placements
18 Grip Positions
8 Progressions
Accredited by the leaders in human performance
Built by an unprecedented multi-disciplinary collaboration
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
Tested by 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
Our 3 phase design is adaptable, collaborative, and sustainable
through changes in leadership, schedules, and staff.
Certification & Implementation
Based on budget and desired engagement level, we conduct a Live Virtual (LIV) or Boots on the Ground (BOG) Program Certification, accredited by all major governing associations for performance training. The Certification is, at minimum, a full day and recommended for any instructors who will run or oversee the training.
Benchmark Assessment
Under the leadership of our Curriculum Director Bennie Wylie and advisor Chief (Ret.) Derek Alkonis, we developed a 5 point assessment for an ongoing progress snapshot. Assessments begin with execution of the 16 movements and progressions, scored on a 1-3 scale, and proceed with grip strength, vertical jump, sit and reach, beep test, plank test, and VO2 or alternate cardiovascular health.
Support & Continuing Education
On a weekly or shift period basis, we conduct a review with all partners in the TICAP network 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.
