Episode 044 - Firefighter Functional Fitness with Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss

Today we’re talking about something near and dear to my heart, firefighter functional fitness.  In this episode, I have a great conversation with Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss, the authors of Firefighter Functional Fitness, basically the fitness “bible” for firefighters. If these guys aren’t on your radar yet, they will be after this!   Their practical approach to functional fitness as it specifically relates to the fire service is what they are well known for. There are some bold, but much-needed claims that they make in their book and oftentimes on their social media.  Things like, “The extent to which a firefighter develops their cardiovascular capacity will ultimately determine whether they are an asset or a liability on the fireground.”  These are hard truths that we sometimes choose to ignore and in doing so, we shirk accountability. You’ll hear me ask them about the 4 Pillars of Firefighter Functional Fitness and how accountability plays a huge role in it.   You’ll also hear me talk to them about how being mindful in your physical training also relates to building your character as well as your leadership skills. Join the brotherhood of firefighters and EMS professionals who want to civilize their minds, and make savage their bodies by joining the IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast Community on Facebook.  This is where you can connect with me and other firefighters all over the world!  We can share our experiences and gain insight from each other as we deal with the struggles that we may be facing. -- Links mentioned in this episode: UL Sponsorship Firefighter Functional Fitness Firefighter Toolbox Yoga for First Responders Fit to Fight Fire -- Fit to Fight Fire (http://www.fittofightfire.com/) IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/IGNITEdFirefighterPodcastCommunity/)