Chapter
Testing and Physical Endurance
23:31 - 27:22 (03:51)
A former firefighter and a hunter share their experiences of testing and physical endurance, including the weight of their gear and the importance of conditioning for heavy lifting.
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Elvia Diaz, a journalist, recounts her experience of taking a test to become a firefighter as an undercover story and how she passed through every segment of the test, which was a challenging but necessary process to fight against racism and sexism in society.
23:31 - 25:01 (01:30)
Summary
Elvia Diaz, a journalist, recounts her experience of taking a test to become a firefighter as an undercover story and how she passed through every segment of the test, which was a challenging but necessary process to fight against racism and sexism in society.
ChapterTesting and Physical Endurance
Episode#151: How to Overcome Fear - Lessons from Firefighter and Luger, Caroline Paul
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The physical test for firefighters was struggling to be relevant and didn't involve just doing push-ups, but it should have been more stringent as being a firefighter is a tough and physically demanding job that requires being fit and strong while wearing 100 pounds of equipment.
25:02 - 25:57 (00:55)
Summary
The physical test for firefighters was struggling to be relevant and didn't involve just doing push-ups, but it should have been more stringent as being a firefighter is a tough and physically demanding job that requires being fit and strong while wearing 100 pounds of equipment.
ChapterTesting and Physical Endurance
Episode#151: How to Overcome Fear - Lessons from Firefighter and Luger, Caroline Paul
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Firefighters have to carry heavy loads in job situations, including air packs, which weigh about 30 pounds, and various tools, such as hoses and ladders, that can collectively weigh up to 100 pounds or more.
25:57 - 27:22 (01:25)
Summary
Firefighters have to carry heavy loads in job situations, including air packs, which weigh about 30 pounds, and various tools, such as hoses and ladders, that can collectively weigh up to 100 pounds or more.