Improvised Firefighter Combat Challenge Events for Training

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Improvised fitness test for firefighters (eat_athletics)

Simulated stations similar to actual five Combat Challenge Course Events (Evolutions) ...
(TFT® Championship Series - Firefighter Challenge League Evolutions

Stair Climbing (Actual: Stair Climb with High Rise Pack)

Sledge Hammer Count (Actual: Forcible Entry)

Agility Cone Tap Transition (not event)

Hose Drag/Pull (Actual: Hose Advance)

Tire Pull (Actual: Hose Hoist)

Body/Dummy Carry/Drag (Actual: Victim Rescue)




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