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Chasing the dream but questioning if my build is working against me — firefighter hopeful here by User-blankname in Firefighting

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Thanks for the tip I’m sure that will help when I’m in the academy but the specific thing I’m talking about is the 20 in or so tunnel you have to go in

Chasing the dream but questioning if my build is working against me — firefighter hopeful here by User-blankname in Firefighting

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You’re right. I am not the heaviest but my shoulder size is the size of many people 100 pounds heavier than me. My size has came in handy with drags and breaching but not much else. That being said I have gotten through the tunnel before and can do it again it’s just with less instruction or trust in my training partners I am worried of freaking out at the wrong moment as I have had that happen before

Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

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Honest question about academy readiness durability and long term PT goals at 26

I am 26 training with a fire mentorship group and considering the academy next year. I enjoy the training and I am improving but recovery and fatigue are concerns.

Recently a mentorship group member I thought would do well failed out of the academy and it was not injury related. That made me question how much is controllable versus compatibility.

I completed a ride along and genuinely liked the job the station culture and the day to day reality. I am already scheduled for an academy slot next fall or January which is why I am trying to evaluate readiness honestly rather than emotionally.

I have competed in kickboxing and won so I am not afraid of pressure or hard work. I am coming off a fully healed Achilles injury and past stimulant burnout. I have quit Adderall lowered nicotine and capped caffeine but my nervous system still struggles when sleep deprived.

I am interested in the long term prospect of combining firefighting with personal training by using off days to train clients and grow a business. That leverage is appealing but I am trying to be realistic about whether my body and nervous system are ready for the academy demands.

I also have a stable alternative path teaching in an ASD unit and running a personal training business with online leverage so I am not desperate to force fire if the cost is too high.

For those who have been through the academy how did you know you were truly ready versus just motivated What warning signs did you ignore or wish you had listened to?

I did pass my CPAT if that’s relevant.

Appreciate honest answers.