Week 1: Day 2

0700 PT Assessment:

• Maximum number of pushups: performed in sync with a metronome.
• Maximum number of situps: performed in sync with a metronome.
• Maximum number of pullups
• Maximum weight on leg press: no less than 2 reps, but no more than 10.
• Sit and reach distance
• Weight
• Run 1.5 miles as fast as you can

0915 Mad Dash for the Shower: There are about 9 showers for 48 men....and we have to be in our Class C Uniforms by 0950

We were then divided into groups that will move forward together through the academy: Battalion 1 and 2.  Each consists of about 25 recruits.

Battalion 1 (which is what I am in) will begin EMT training on August 4th, and Battalion 2 will begin Fire training.  Each will last about 6 weeks.

The remainder of the day was lecture and discussion on the mission of the FD, the recruits, the academy.

Funny comment I heard today....

The female recruit that is from Cuba was talking with another male recruit, and he asked her how long she had been here.  She said "9 years."  He then asked how she got here.  With a straight face, she said "SWAM."  Then after a few moments proceeded to tell her the truth.