What does it take to build a body that's ready for the demands of the fireground—and strong enough to last an entire career?
Drawing from her experience as a World Combat Challenge Champion, NCAA Division I hockey player, former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Acting Captain with Central York Fire Services, strength and conditioning coach, and mother of two, Amber shares the principles that have helped her perform at a high level through every stage of life.
This session explores how female firefighters can train smarter for the realities of the job.
Learn how to build functional strength, conditioning, mobility, and resilience while balancing shift work, recovery, nutrition, stress, sleep, and family life.
Whether you're preparing for a firefighter candidate test, starting your career, or looking to stay healthy and capable for decades to come, you'll leave with practical, evidence-informed strategies you can apply immediately.
You'll learn how to:Build strength and conditioning that transfers to the fireground.Prepare for firefighter candidate physical ability testing.Improve mobility and reduce injury risk.Balance training, recovery, nutrition, sleep, and shift work.Train through different stages of life as a female tactical athlete.Build sustainable habits that support career longevity and lifelong health.
Your career may last 30 years. The way you train today will determine how you perform tomorrow—and how you live long after you've hung up your gear.
