NAME: Jen Costa -Sage
FIREDEPARTMENT: City of Schenectady,N.Y.
AGE: 35
POSITION: FF/paramedic
SPORT: THE GYM!!
HOBBIES: rock climbing,hiking,the beach,

jenmedic253@yahoo.com
I PASSED THE CPAT TEST IN 2001.I HAVE BEEN A FF FOR 4 YRS. I'M ALWAYS STRIVING TO GAIN STRENGTH AND STAMINA. I GENERALLY WORKOUT 5-6 DAYS A WEEK... CARDIO EVERY DAY...CHEST/TRI'S....BACK/BI'S...SHOULDERS/LEGS. I RECENTLY STARTED YOGA AND PILATES ONCE A WEEK AS WELL. I'M NOT THE BEST EATER...BUT I TRY TO HAVE A WHEY PROTEIN SHAKE ONCE A DAY AND TRY TO WATCH THE REST.

Name:Jim Duggan
Fire Department: FDNY
Age: 40
Position: Lieutenant
Sports: Powerlifting/ Strongman
Hobbies: Fishing, working out,

Read Training Article by Jim Duggan

dugganjb1@aol.com
For many years I competed in drug-free powerlifting with best official lifts of Squat-650, Bench Press-505, Deadlift-688. Though I stopped competing in powerlifting, I began entering strongman competitions several years ago-winning my division in the 2000 Bob Hoffman Strongman Challenge. Today I train primarily for strength and conditioning-I work out 6 days per week-I lift 3 days ( M-W-F), and do cardio work-namely 30 minutes on the Stairmaster-on the the other 3 days (T-TH-Sat.) The lifts I focus on are Squats, Incline Press, Seated DB Press. Deadlift, Weighted Chin-ups, Bent-over Rows, and Sit-ups. I train for overall strength- I do NOT train for a "pump," or for "cuts," and I have always favored heavy movements instead of isolation exercises. This type of training has helped me prepare for various competitions I have entered, it has also helped me maintain functional strength to withstand the rigors of firefighting. The thrice weekly cardio sessions helps maintain my aerobic fitness, which, I believe, is crucial for firefighters. I try to maintain a sensible diet-everything in moderation. I try to limit high-fat foods, and foods that contain refined sugar. Although I used to use a protein powder supplement in the past, I currently take only a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement, and an anti-oxidant.

Name:William Rowback Jr.
Firedepartment:Gloversville Fire Department New York
Age:39
Position:EMT Firefighter
Sport:Running-Combat challenge
Hobbies:10k racing,hunting,camping

www.wrowback@nycap.rr.com
My fastest 10k is 31:40, my fastest combat challenge is 1:38. My goal is to lose some weight and be the best person I can be. My running helps me with my breathing as a firefighter and it keeps me feeling younger for my family. I am just starting out with a new diet plan to help me lose some weight and give me some more energy, I don't take any supplements as of yet.

Name: Stephen Bourassa
Firedepartment: Latham FD (NY)
Age: 52
Position: Firefighter
Sport: Firefighters Combat Challenge
Hobbies: Attending Renaissance Faires and SCA events

Fitguy51@yahoo,com
Well my training is because of my involvement in the FD. In 1993 a FD physical said I was a little overweight and while dieting I found the Challenge. I have been competing ever since including the last 3 World Challenges. My fastest 12 times have all come since I turned 50 in 2001. Guess that means that we dont have to slow down cause we are getting older