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Several members of Local 3331 follow the crossfit training methodology if you are not familiar with crossfit you should definitely check it out. Crossfit is used by many fire departments, elite military units and even some police departments. The training prepares you for the unexpected. Through Crossfit we have established a relationship with http://www.roguefitness.com/. The Rouge HQ out of Columbus has provided us with incredible equipment at great prices. They also provide us with a place to train when we are in the Columbus area for training. They also have a facility in Toledo which we have occasional competitions with http://www.roguetoledo.com/. If you are considering a career in fire, military or police consider using crossfit and if you need a place to train definitely check them out

Harwell gettin' it done!

An overlooked and very important component to our fitness program is gym upgrades/maintenance. Here is Aaron putting the last coat of paint on our ceiling knock out for tossing the medicine ball up. LOOKING SHARP!!!

Police and Fire Games '09

We would like to congratulate Pat Fleming for his participation in this years Police and Fire Games. This is Pats third year in the games with some great past performances. In the '06 games he received 4 silver medals. In the '07 games he was unfortunatley injured with a really, really bad ankle injury (details to gruesome to mention). He bounced back and received a gold and a silver medal in the '08 games. The '09 games has been his best performance thus far. Pat received 4 gold medals and a trophy for best raw lifter which basically means he did not use any performance enhancing lifting suits or other gear. The four gold medals were in the Bench, Squat, Deadlift and the all around. Way to go Pat!

Pat is our resident Fitness guru and the author of this Blog. Be sure to check back later for articles, photos, links, and videos, on the "fitness" subject and how it can be used in the fire service and for everyday use.

Summer Fun

Here is Jason having a good time flying high. Make sure you enjoy this weather while it lasts. If you see him congratulate him his wife is having a baby girl Monday. Jason is one of our trainers and is a medalist from the Ohio police and fire games.

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Firefighters need to get it in gear and buck the trend.

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Perrysburg Fire Fitness

This blog is to help firefighters, anybody who wants to be a firefighter, or anyone who just wants to change up their fitness routine.