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The Ultimate Tactical Fitness & Health System for Firefighters

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The Pillars of Firefighter Health & Fitness

Why First In Fitness Exists

 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.

Why First In Fitness Exists

The Pillars of Firefighter Health & Fitness

Why First In Fitness Exists

 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?


  • Constant tweaks and injuries to shoulders, knees, and backs.
  • Fatigue that lingers from one shift to the next.
  • Strength that doesn’t carry over to the fireground.
  • Gassing out in

 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?


  • Constant tweaks and injuries to shoulders, knees, and backs.
  • Fatigue that lingers from one shift to the next.
  • Strength that doesn’t carry over to the fireground.
  • Gassing out in full gear on the 5th floor of a stair climb with 10 floors to go, then fighting the fire


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.

The Pillars of Firefighter Health & Fitness

The Pillars of Firefighter Health & Fitness

The Pillars of Firefighter Health & Fitness

 Our system is anchored in six proven pillars:


  1. Tactical Strength & Power – Lift, carry, drag, and climb with force and confidence.
  2. Conditioning & Energy Systems – Build the endurance to go from alarm to overhaul without fading.
  3. Mobility & Injury Prevention – Protect your knees, shoulders, and back from career-ending setbacks.
  4. Recovery & Sleep

 Our system is anchored in six proven pillars:


  1. Tactical Strength & Power – Lift, carry, drag, and climb with force and confidence.
  2. Conditioning & Energy Systems – Build the endurance to go from alarm to overhaul without fading.
  3. Mobility & Injury Prevention – Protect your knees, shoulders, and back from career-ending setbacks.
  4. Recovery & Sleep Optimization – Bounce back faster between shifts and training.
  5. Nutrition for Shift Work – Fuel your body with strategies built for 24s, nights, and chaotic schedules.


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.

What You’ll Achieve With First In Fitness

What You’ll Achieve With First In Fitness

The Pillars of Firefighter Health & Fitness

 

  • Functional strength that translates directly to the fireground.
  • More stamina for long shifts and big calls.
  • Lower risk of common firefighter injuries.
  • Faster recovery and improved energy on and off duty.
  • Confidence knowing your body and mind are Always Ready. Always Strong.
     

Why Train With Wade

What You’ll Achieve With First In Fitness

Why Train With Wade

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.

Are You Fireground Ready?

 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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