From wildland to urban structure, firefighting
takes thoughtful and engaged leadership. In episode 70 Captain Chris Ruano and
I discuss the demands that exist on the fire ground and how to prepare oneself
for the rigors and expectations of the job.
Chris Ruano currently serves on and leads teams
in the Wildland and Municipal Fire-Service in Southern California. Having
served as a Forest Service Hotshot and more recently, as a leader on Wildland
and Municipal fire crews; “Roo” is especially passionate about fitness
leadership and training methods. He draws his unique perspective from serving
over 23 yrs in the Fire-Service. Chris is on a mission to build and equip
firefighters and their leadership to be the most Capable, Functional, and
Durable personnel on the fireground and beyond.
"I am currently mentoring and coaching
athletes and leaders that are interested in building teams that are more
functionally relevant for the demands of an arduous lifestyle or tactical
careers"
VenturAthlete.com
In order to share what he’s learned with other
athletes and leaders, Chris created VenturAthlete.com.
Chris has developed a proven program through
trial, error, experience, and adapting methods learned through various
Programming and Coaching courses.
"Leading and training our crews required
developing high-level fitness programming that would create athletes that are
extremely durable and well-rounded. I’ve worked hard to design and implement a
year-round training program that provides the necessary balance of strength and
conditioning for my entire team.”
Chris now specializes in preparing and training
Fire Service Athletes for the arduous duties that their careers demand. As a
current Wildland Training cadre member he is especially interested in helping
out and physically preparing many of the young athletes that are striving to
enter fire Department and Wildland and Fire Service careers.
What makes our year-round strength and
conditioning programs unique?
Prep and Defend - Team Training
Periodized
to peak an athlete for “Fire-Season”
Fall
- Raw Strength
Winter
- Power Development
Spring
- Strength Endurance
Summer
- Bodyweight, a Kettlebell or Sandbag, and Bands
Use
of Sandbags for functional “StrongBag” strongman work
The
Prep and Defend Show - Podcast
Podcast -
Chris is the creator and host of the Prep
and Defend Show;
a podcast inspired by Tactical Athletes and
their lifestyles.
“Learn helpful workout, leadership, and
lifestyle strategies, insights, tips and hacks for you and your team. Join
guests and hosts on this deep-dive into the fitness-leadership lifestyle of the
Career Tactical Athlete or arduous lifestyle.
Guests and hosts will draw from their experience
on Wildland Fire Crews, Municipal Fire Departments, and the greater Tactical
Athlete and Fitness community in order to better equip the Tactical Athlete
Community for the challenges of an arduous, high-commitment lifestyle.
With long-term fitness and lifestyle goals in
mind, you will learn helpful workout and life strategies, insights, and tips
that you and or your team can apply as you push yourselves to exceed the
standard on the “Fire-Line” and beyond.”
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You can find the Fireground Fitness
podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe.
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subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email!
If you would like to contact today’s guest...
IG: prep_and_defend
FB: Prep and Defend
Email: venturathlete@gmail.com
Your host can be reached at:
IG: @firegroundfitness
FB: @fireground fitness
Twitter: @firegroundfit
Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
