WILDLAND WORK CAPACITY TEST

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group defines the Pack Test as a job-related test to determine an individual’s ability to perform the minimum standards of arduous duty. It consists of completing a 3-mile walk over level terrain in 45 minutes or less while carrying a 45-pound pack. This program is designed to emphasize aerobic capacity while under load.  Importance will be placed on trunk stability and overall strength. The WCT (Pack Test) blueprint will also have valuable carryover to future training.  PDF available after purchase.

Program benefits will be optimized when undertaken in a gym setting or an appropriately outfitted garage.

Program Blueprint:

• Builds to 5 sessions a week
• 12 weeks
• 1-2 days/week of ruck training
• 2 days/week of Strength Programming
• Mixed-modal Sessions
• Aerobic/Anaerobic Conditioning Sessions
• Movement videos
• Pre-program Safety Information (Par-Q, Overtraining)
• Rate of Perceived Exertion Charts
• Access to GRDWRX coaches via the private Facebook page

Any duplication, retransmitted, or account of these programs without written consent from Groundworks Hybrid Performance LLC, is strictly prohibited.  Legal action and/or prosecution will result from any reproduction of this material.

Groundworks Hybrid Performance LLC makes no representation of warranty express or implied.  The information contained within is for general information only. Your use of any product from Groundworks Hybrid Performance LLC is solely at your risk and understanding.  This program does not in any way guarantee employment with a fire department.