How hard is the Rock/FDNY Probie School???

[cmaddd]

The reason I post is because i got curious when i was watching the movie "Brotherhood"...during the movie they showed clips of the Rock and to me it didnt look very hard, and actually alot of it looked fun, and including the training it looked like they were all having alot of fun. I was just wondering if anybody had any information as to what there Physical Training was and how hard it really is, because I thought "The Rock" was like the toughest tower out there. Oh and how long is there academy? Cause my academy was 16 weeks Tues-Thur. and Sat/Sun.


Thanks for all your help

[FatherPierce]

You can get a lot of your questions answered in the employment section.

The Academy is 23 weeks, it includes 2 PT sessions and one FST (Functional Strength Training) sessions a week, plus standard physical demands of the training evolutions. More than anything else, the academy is difficult because of the long days and long commutes for most. The longer length of the academy is also demanding (it used to be 13 weeks.)

[cmaddd]

thanks for the reply.

so its not like a set schedule everyday then? you say they have a PT twice a week and then the rest is hands on in the morning and classroom in the afternoon? im guessing there days are from 6am-6pm? I tried to find information but wasnt to lucky..

[FWDbuff]

I have heard it described as comparable to USMC Boot Camp......I have also heard it described as not hard......It all depends on what you make of it. However I have NEVER heard anyone describe it as easy.

[clark918]

It all depends on what you make of it.

That's something to remember for all academies. When you come in prepared and ready for work, it will be a lot easier. When you come in out of shape and thinking that it will be a cake walk, you will struggle.

[DeputyChiefGonzo]

That's something to remember for all academies. When you come in prepared and ready for work, it will be a lot easier. When you come in out of shape and thinking that it will be a cake walk, you will struggle.

Truer words have never been posted....

[johnny46]

It's a bunch of hugging and kissing.

You should sign up right now.

[cowbucks06]

Man, if that were true I'm sure a lot of people would sign up...

[txgp17]

It all depends on what you make of it.

Exactly.
We had a former USMC in my rookie school in NC. He said it was way harder than Paris Island.

[FFFRED]

The reason I post is because i got curious when i was watching the movie "Brotherhood"...during the movie they showed clips of the Rock and to me it didnt look very hard, and actually alot of it looked fun, and including the training it looked like they were all having alot of fun. I was just wondering if anybody had any information as to what there Physical Training was and how hard it really is, because I thought "The Rock" was like the toughest tower out there. Oh and how long is there academy? Cause my academy was 16 weeks Tues-Thur. and Sat/Sun.


Thanks for all your help

Hands down one of the funniest "questions/posts" I've ever seen on here! LOL!

FTM-PTB

[FatherPierce]

I don't remember hugging and kissing....that must be in the extra 10 weeks.

[johnny46]

I don't remember hugging and kissing....that must be in the extra 10 weeks.

The first stage is denial....

[jonnyirons2]

I don't remember hugging and kissing....that must be in the extra 10 weeks.

Its only weird the first time!

[VinnieB]

I thought every house pushed the racks together........

[jonnyirons2]

You should have seen the look on the Lt's face last night when he went to climb in the shower last night in the Truck office and I was there to greet him :-) The Capt spit coffee out his nose!

[FlyingKiwi]

So it is just like boot camp.

Boot Camp

"Don't ask, Don't tell."

The Rock.

"Nice @rse, don't yell."

[emt161]

The reason I post is because i got curious when i was watching the movie "Brotherhood"...during the movie they showed clips of the Rock and to me it didnt look very hard, and actually alot of it looked fun, and including the training it looked like they were all having alot of fun.

Of course. Everything is exactly like it is in the movies. Didn't you know that?

[clark918]

Of course. Everything is exactly like it is in the movies. Didn't you know that?

haha... I'm sure that when a cameraman sticks the camera in your face, you will probably smile as well.