Firefighter Nation

Raising the Standard: The Firefighter Physical Fitness Test

When it comes to the selection and hiring of our next generation of firefighters, physical fitness should never be left to chance. The fireground doesn’t care how you look in uniform or what you bench ...

Fewer than half of Connecticut students passed state's physical fitness test in 2024-25; only 7 districts hit target

In 2024-25, 70,000 Connecticut students reached the Fitness Zone Standard, out of slightly over 140,000 students that ...
The Republic

Military review of fitness standards will find array of tests, but higher requirements for combat

WASHINGTON (AP) — The defense secretary’s decision to review military standards on combat and physical fitness and appearance opens a Pandora’s box of widely differing rules among the services. And it ...
CT Insider on MSN

Fewer than half of CT students passed physical fitness test in 2024-25

Fewer than half of Connecticut students passed the state's fitness test in the 2024-25 school year, recently released state ...
Los Angeles Times

Military review of fitness standards will find array of tests, but higher requirements for combat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested a review of military standards on combat and physical fitness. The review is seen as a broadside against women serving on the frontlines. WASHINGTON — The ...