These web pages provide a guide to recruitment and roles within RBFRS, including information on wholetime (fulltime)
and retained (reserve) firefighting, control operators, and support staff. Use the various links to navigate to the
relevant sections for further information.
Fulltime Firefighter: Fitness Training
Refer to the download section below to obtain a copy of the multipage advice and guidance document.
The role of a firefighter can, at times, place great physical demands on the body. To be
able to cope with these demands you will need a higher than average level of fitness. During
the recruitment process your aerobic fitness and muscular strength and endurance will be tested.
The aim of this guide is to provide some general guidance on improving the elements of fitness that
will be tested.
Physical preparation may help you pass the physical tests during the recruitment process, but there can be
no guarantee that by following this or any other advice you will pass the physical tests.
Participation in any physical training programme is undertaken purely on a voluntary basis and the
Fire and Rescue Service accepts no responsibility for any injury caused as a result.
If you have any doubts about your health or ability to take part in a physical training programme you are
advised to consult your doctor prior to starting your training.
Always consult an appropriately qualified fitness adviser / instructor if you are not familiar with any
exercises or techniques detailed in this guide.
- Do not train if you have a cold or feel unwell.
- If at any time you experience pain, dizziness or nausea during your training session STOP.
If pain persists consult your doctor.
- After an injury only resume training when advised to do so, as continuing to exercise
could aggravate the injury further and prevent you from attending the selection tests.
- Always warm up thoroughly before your main activity and cool down and stretch at the end of your session.
- To avoid dehydration make sure you drink plenty of water before, during and after training.
- Always wear suitable clothing and footwear for the activity you are participating in, and make
sure the environment and equipment you are using are safe.
Download the complete Training Advice document - 7 pages of useful training and exercise advice and guidelines, by selecting
this link (PDF 144kb)
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