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02-07-2013, 07:27 AM
almostthere

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Originally Posted by FDsouthbxNY

Spoke with a proby school instructor today. Interesting feedback about the class, which was mostly positive. He said the group is doing okay, really. He said they're motivated and (for the most part) have their acts together. There has been one chief complaint, and that is the general lack of physical conditioning of the probies. This current class has the highest number of members in remedial physical fitness training.....ever.

Now, being in remedial isn't the end of the world, and if you're in marginal shape, it's good for you. They have a great program for physical fitness and they're going to get you in the shape you need to be in.....or you're not going to graduate. If you're two sit-ups shy, or a pull-up shy, they're not going to pound you into the ground. In fact, if you stay committed to the remedial program for long enough to satisfy the requirement you failed, they'll cut you loose, but most guys stay with it anyway. It's just good for you.

If you're preparing for the academy now, the first thing you need to do is run. Run Run Run. You should be able to comfortably do 4 miles at a SUB-9 minute pace. That's more than you'll do in the first days, but it's not like waking up and walking out the door for a run. By the time you run during your academy day you'll have been up for 4 or 5 hours and had one class under your belt. Then you'll do calisthenics for 30 or 40 minutes before running.

So:
-Run
-Do 100 push-ups everyday, then take that to 150 and so on....
-High reps, light weights. In other words, pick up some 15 lb. dumbbells and do 100 curls in one set.
-STOP DRINKING (you'll have plenty of picnics and softball games and beach days later....)
-Do light weight circuit training, anything that keeps your heart rate up for at least an hour.

Forget all these protein drinks and shake non-sense. Forget all these fancy cross-fit things and what not......you don't need anything more than a pair of dumbells, running shoes and an exercise mat.

This is great information. I can't believe a lot of guys are not 100% in shape for the academy. Reason I say this is because a substantial amount of time is giving to prepare for academy. Please guys, and I say please in great sincerity, prepare yourselves and take advantage of this vital information. I am off to the gym now.

Thanks
02-07-2013, 08:00 AM
Jukez

This is the way I see it, the academy is 50 percent physical and 50 percent will. Sometimes You will see the guy who was in decent shape quit before the little chubby guy who wanted to be a fireman since he was a kid. If you have no WILL, you will have a tough time at the academy even if you are in good shape.
02-07-2013, 09:48 AM
FdnyFFHopeful

It can be disheartening to see that even with my list number I should be in a January '14 class but will probably get pushed to July '14 due to PH's but that is life. That's 6 more months for me to get into even better shape.

Almost there - from my understanding the ems guys weren't given a lot of notice to prepare. Not to say they shouldn't have stayed prepared while waiting but they were basically given the test and about a month later put through the process.

Thanks for the workout info, good to know I'm on the right track with my training already.
02-07-2013, 10:21 AM
myles8683

what is a service # ? i cant find that on my dd214, but it asks for it on the backround packet in military experiece... is that your emplid?
02-07-2013, 10:42 AM
kd44

Does anyone know what the passing rates for minorities were on the '99 and '02 exams? I'm curious how they compare to the 65% passing rate for priority hires on 2000.
02-07-2013, 10:46 AM
FDNY-USCG

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Originally Posted by myles8683

what is a service # ? i cant find that on my dd214, but it asks for it on the backround packet in military experiece... is that your emplid?

Myles, it's your emplid number
02-07-2013, 10:56 AM
myles8683

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Originally Posted by FDNY-USCG

Myles, it's your emplid number

thanks, maybe we will be in the same class at the academy where you an air station guy or boats?
02-07-2013, 10:59 AM
FDNY-USCG

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Originally Posted by myles8683

thanks, maybe we will be in the same class at the academy where you an air station guy or boats?

Boats. I did two cutters and now I'm a reservist at Station NY. What about you?
02-07-2013, 11:09 AM
myles8683

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Originally Posted by FDNY-USCG

Boats. I did two cutters and now I'm a reservist at Station NY. What about you?

cgc juniper newport ri

air station borinquen aguadilla puerto rico...pride of the carribean

not an active reserve cuz aviation rates cant go reserve, was thinking about going trying DC
02-07-2013, 11:11 AM
vekdoggs75

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Originally Posted by kd44

Does anyone know what the passing rates for minorities were on the '99 and '02 exams? I'm curious how they compare to the 65% passing rate for priority hires on 2000.

What ya mean? Like how many minority test takers passed those exams?
02-07-2013, 11:13 AM
bk60191983

For probies in academy now? What's the take home pay? I know it probably blows. Just trying to get my finances in order now before I hopefully get called next year. Sitting at 18**
02-07-2013, 11:46 AM
almostthere

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Originally Posted by Jukez

This is the way I see it, the academy is 50 percent physical and 50 percent will. Sometimes You will see the guy who was in decent shape quit before the little chubby guy who wanted to be a fireman since he was a kid. If you have no WILL, you will have a tough time at the academy even if you are in good shape.

I totally agree in regards if one doesn't have the will no matter what shape you are in, you will have a hard time.

I wasn't aware that the EMS where called right away after they passed the test. They most be going through hell at the rock. But at the same time, they are so fortune to be there.
02-07-2013, 12:03 PM
Jukez

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Originally Posted by almostthere

I totally agree in regards if one doesn't have the will no matter what shape you are in, you will have a hard time.

I wasn't aware that the EMS where called right away after they passed the test. They most be going through hell at the rock. But at the same time, they are so fortune to be there.

No offense almostthere but do yourself a favor, fix the grammar. It just gives people more reasons to feel the way they do about "priority hires". Now back to your comment, EMS knew they were going in first since before we took the test. That's more than plenty of time to get yourself at a physical level where the academy shouldn't be overwhelming. Capish!!??? Or better yet, you get what I'm saying homie? ;)
02-07-2013, 12:14 PM
ffbam24

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Originally Posted by Jukez

No offense almostthere but do yourself a favor, fix the grammar. It just gives people more reasons to feel the way they do about "priority hires". Now back to your comment, EMS knew they were going in first since before we took the test. That's more than plenty of time to get yourself at a physical level where the academy shouldn't be overwhelming. Capish!!??? Or better yet, you get what I'm saying homie? ;)

No matter what your thoughts are on the whole PH situation, that is NOT how we conduct ourselves.
You guys do not need to live up to the stereotype the Vulcans or the judge tries to say we are.
02-07-2013, 12:27 PM
almostthere

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Originally Posted by Jukez

No offense almostthere but do yourself a favor, fix the grammar. It just gives people more reasons to feel the way they do about "priority hires". Now back to your comment, EMS knew they were going in first since before we took the test. That's more than plenty of time to get yourself at a physical level where the academy shouldn't be overwhelming. Capish!!??? Or better yet, you get what I'm saying homie? ;)

No offense taking, but this is a message board. A person message broad grammer shouldn't determine what they are about academically, etc.

Besides that, I hope all are preparing themselves. I wasn't aware a 1.5 mile run is required before the academy.
02-07-2013, 12:30 PM
Jukez

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Originally Posted by ffbam24

No matter what your thoughts are on the whole PH situation, that is NOT how we conduct ourselves.
You guys do not need to live up to the stereotype the Vulcans or the judge tries to say we are.

Stereo type? What makes you think I'm a white male? Have I ever mentioned what my ethnicity is? I don't think so. So I'll just say this, I wouldn't fall under the Vulcan "stereo type" because I am not a white male, I'm actually a minority who got screwed over from 6019 because of the lawsuit.

Sorry to point it out but you are stereo typing me in a way, just cause I show the same amount of interest in this job if not more than all the members of this thread doesn't mean I'm white.
02-07-2013, 12:54 PM
LongCut

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Originally Posted by almostthere

This is great information. I can't believe a lot of guys are not 100% in shape for the academy. Reason I say this is because a substantial amount of time is giving to prepare for academy. Please guys, and I say please in great sincerity, prepare yourselves and take advantage of this vital information. I am off to the gym now.

Thanks

This is great information, but who are you saying please take advantage of this vital information to? Most people on this message board have been here for 4+ years waiting for our shot, we dont need you coming in pleading with us to please stay in shape. Take the 'vital information' for yourself, your going to be the one skipping the line and getting a shot before us. So please, and I mean this sincerely, refrain from giving advice to the people whos place you are taking. Or maybe your thinking just went off, who knows.
02-07-2013, 01:06 PM
DJ_Reverse

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Originally Posted by almostthere

LOL, what makes you think I had problems with the exam. I believe you should research the entirety of the lawsuit. But for your information, I passed both exams and during the first exam I went on the interview. Other than that, i am not sure why I wasnt hired or went to the next stop of the hiring process. Maybe the Vulcan Society knows something I don't know. who knows

Just curious, what were your scores on both exams? Because all the answers you give are basically without truth or at least facts but rather with an open endness leaving no transperancy.
02-07-2013, 01:08 PM
DJ_Reverse

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Originally Posted by Jukez

Stereo type? What makes you think I'm a white male? Have I ever mentioned what my ethnicity is? I don't think so. So I'll just say this, I wouldn't fall under the Vulcan "stereo type" because I am not a white male, I'm actually a minority who got screwed over from 6019 because of the lawsuit.

Sorry to point it out but you are stereo typing me in a way, just cause I show the same amount of interest in this job if not more than all the members of this thread doesn't mean I'm white.

What bam is saying is don't put yourself in a position that stereotypes one over the other, he's not saying you're white he's saying don't stereotype the other guy.
02-07-2013, 01:17 PM
Jukez

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Originally Posted by DJ_Reverse

What bam is saying is don't put yourself in a position that stereotypes one over the other, he's not saying you're white he's saying don't stereotype the other guy.

Vulcans stereo type white male firefighters, I'm just pointing out that my opinion on the PH is not because I'm white. Regardless I understand what you mean and will refrain myself from making such comments. I will say it again, I'm not here to make enemies at all.

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