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Exercises for individual PAT tasks

The exercises included in this section involve key movement patterns that relate to firefighting tasks in the PAT and can be modified and manipulated to improve your overall power, strength and endurance.

While bodyweight exercises alone may not be sufficient to fully prepare for the PAT, they have been included as an option for people who may not be able to access gyms and equipment and may be used to supplement weight training.

Select a link below to see a video of the individual task being completed by a firefighter as well as suggested exercises. If you are unsure of some exercises, we encourage you to research the movements prior to trying them out to ensure you use proper technique.

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