​The fire service is simultaneously a family and a professional team, and in that spirit each member tries to contribute what they can to make the team better. I have only been a firefighter for about three years now, but I have been a professional strength coach for over a decade, so I have been making efforts to contribute on that front. What I have noticed in my efforts to implement a solid strength program at my fire department are the striking similarities with the common myths and misconceptions so commonly encountered in the fitness industry.

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