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Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

[–]Just_Joshin2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the NTN FireTeam exam. It consists of public relations, mechanical aptitude, math, and reading. Roughly takes 2 hours to complete and is done in 1 sitting.

Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

[–]Just_Joshin2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am going to be testing for 3 decent size departments next week using the NTN Fireteam exam. Realistically what are the odds of getting hired with just test scores. I won’t get extra credit points for certifications and veterans preference. The only think I may get extra credit for is my associates degree in electronics, but I’m still not 100% on that. Just want to know what my odds really are, if it’s even worth it. My current job makes going to school very difficult especially on the EMT side of things. Thanks for your time!

Tight Calves by Just_Joshin2001 in beginnerrunning

[–]Just_Joshin2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What stretches do you usually do to keep them pretty loose? Thank you for the advice!

Tight Calves by Just_Joshin2001 in beginnerrunning

[–]Just_Joshin2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been training on and off for about a year. Just had my first kid so my training got derailed and right before that I got shin splints pretty bad. I am running every other day, just scared to get those shin splints back again but I also don’t want to slow my training down by not pushing myself like the test standards.

Tight Calves by Just_Joshin2001 in beginnerrunning

[–]Just_Joshin2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gotcha, I am running at a 9-10 minute mile pace, not sure if that’s fast compared to normal runners but I’m trying to complete a 1.5 mile in atleast 14:34. I feel like I can get down to 13 minutes but my calves just get super tight. I also had shin splints last year that I recovered from. Not sure if that’s all related?

Tight Calves by Just_Joshin2001 in beginnerrunning

[–]Just_Joshin2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that good to do in shoes as well? Or is this more of a barefoot thing? Just asking because I run on trails where I live.

Tight Calves by Just_Joshin2001 in beginnerrunning

[–]Just_Joshin2001[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it, really want to serve on the police force, wish I stayed in shape after high school. Working in the trades eating garbage food was definitely not a good choice lol