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We’ve pondered the steps to develop a fitness culture at a first responder unit. Here's what we're thinking--we'd appreciate any feedback.

Feedback Wanted: Step by Step Guide to Build the Fitness Culture at a First Responder Unit - Strong Swift Durable By Rob Shaul Last summer we spent some time and completed a formal, Fitness Culture and Job Task Assessment of an Urban, Midwest Fire Department. Our assessment found the fitness culture at this unit to be poor and after returning, for several weeks we tried to find a first responder unit (LE & Fire/Rescue) with …

You ask, we answer. Weekly Q&As:

Q&A 3.12.16 - Strong Swift Durable QUESTION I will be attending the SF Senior Mountaineer Course in May-June and was wondering which of your plans you think will be the best fit to get prepped. Not sure if you have any SA on the course but overall it is not anywhere near as intensive as SFAS or anything like that. From …

"Law Enforcement Athletes never get these few moments to relax. Every day can be “that” day, and every incident, no matter how seemingly benign, can turn violent and dangerous in a heartbeat. There is truly no off-season.”

Burden of Constant Fitness- Law Enforcement Perspective Fitness is safety, mission accomplishment, respect to your team, going home to your family at night. Here's how we hope to unload that burden.

"I felt it was important to let you know that your FR training plans have literally changed my life...Your plans, in just 3 months, have increased my strength/endurance to the point where I am comfortable with the job; and I plan to keep improving.

I truly cannot believe my fitness has improved this much in such a short time and I am so thankful to both him, and you, for enabling my progress. It has been a lifelong struggle but I’m finally at a point where I feel strong. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
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Q&A 3.4.16 - Strong Swift Durable KUDOS I know you probably hear this all the time, and these emails probably get exhausting, but I felt it was important to let you know that your FR training plans have literally changed my life. Being a female firefighter has so many challenges (and I love them all) but being …

What leadership lessons did you learn from the worst leader you ever had? We want to know more!

Call For Essay Submissions - Strong Swift Durable What leadership lessons did you learn from the worst leader you ever had? We fondly remember our best leaders, and not so fondly our worst, but in hindsight we often learn the most about leadership from those bad experiences. We want to hear your experiences. What leadership lessons did you learn from the worst leader …