FIRT 1171 - Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation

1 Credits (3 hrs. lab.) This course includes the study of physical agility testing methods and rigorously trains individuals in skills and techniques needed in typical entry level testing. This course includes circuit training, sports conditioning, body toning, interval training, and the study of physical agility testing methods. Prerequisite: None Corequisite: FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, and FIRS 1407
Course Outcomes
1 - The student will be able to perform skills typical of fire fighter agility tests such as:
2 - Climb and descend ladders
3 - Climb and descend stairs
4 - Drag a 175 pound mannequin 200 feet
5 - Lift exhaust fans
6 - Carry fire fighter equipment