Host Chris Baker speaks with guest Chris Ruano (above) about how the pre-service firefighter candidate prepares for the fire academy mentally, physically, and emotionally. This episode discusses physical conditioning and training before the entry-level fire academy, injury prevention during the academy, and transition from the fire academy into the first year of probation.
Show notes: https://www.thefuturefirefighterpodcast.com/fire-captain-chris-ruano
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