TIFTON, GA — February 17th — Members of the Tifton Fire Department, located at 403 Forrest Ave., Tifton, GA, United States, 31794, recently finished a skills and physical fitness training course that covered the demands of a real fireground. Firefighters practiced bailout maneuvers, stair climbs with high-rise loads, tire flips, and weighted carries. Each evolution promotes strength, endurance, and safe performance in emergency situations, according to department officials.

Fitness is emphasized in national fire service guidelines as a critical component of firefighter health and injury prevention. Additionally, the training strengthened situational awareness, communication, and teamwork. According to the Tifton Fire Department, regular practical training helps personnel get ready for a variety of situations. Maintaining physical preparedness is still crucial for safeguarding firemen and the community they serve, officials noted.