You can’t fake fireground fitness. The weight of the gear, the heat of the flames, the adrenaline of the call it demands more than random workouts.
I’m Wade Dickinson, a career firefighter and strength coach with 12 years of experience training athletes, tactical professionals, and first responders. I know the physical toll this job takes
You can’t fake fireground fitness. The weight of the gear, the heat of the flames, the adrenaline of the call it demands more than random workouts.
I’m Wade Dickinson, a career firefighter and strength coach with 12 years of experience training athletes, tactical professionals, and first responders. I know the physical toll this job takes because I live it every single shift. Most programs weren’t designed for the fireground. First In Fitness is.
Let’s be blunt: most firefighter fitness looks like either bodybuilder splits or random “CrossFit-style” beatdowns. Neither prepares you for the long haul.
The result?
Let’s be blunt: most firefighter fitness looks like either bodybuilder splits or random “CrossFit-style” beatdowns. Neither prepares you for the long haul.
The result?
First In Fitness was created to fix that.
We built a system of training, recovery, and resilience so firefighters can perform at their peak, not just in the gym, but on the fireground where it matters most.
Our system is anchored in six proven pillars:
Our system is anchored in six proven pillars:
Mental Resilience & Stress Management – Stay sharp, calm, and in control when everything’s on the line.
These aren’t theories. They’re battle-tested methods used by firefighters, tactical athletes, and performance professionals worldwide.
I know this job. I’ve pulled the hose, climbed the ladder, and carried brothers and sisters out when it mattered most.
That’s why I created First In Fitness, to give firefighters the system I wish existed when I started. Not cookie-cutter training. Not guesswork. Just science-backed strategies proven to keep you fit for duty, strong for life, and ready for anything.
Don’t gamble your career on random workouts. Build the strength, stamina, and resilience you need to perform, recover, and thrive as a firefighter.
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