‘We Need Fit Firefighters, Not Fainting Champions,’ Fire Service Tells Applicants
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has issued a health and fitness advisory to Nigerians awaiting its next recruitment shortlist, urging prospective recruits to prepare both physically and mentally for the demanding selection process.
In a notice released Tuesday on its official X handle, the FSS emphasised that firefighting requires endurance, agility, and strength.
It said these qualities are only achievable through consistent personal discipline.
“Eat, I say EAT! Hunger is not part of the training syllabus,” the notice stated, adding that “We need fit firefighters, not fainting champions. Your potbelly won’t fit inside bunker gear.”
The advisory encouraged applicants to prioritise good nutrition, regular exercise, adequate rest, and overall wellness, and warned that physical unpreparedness could prove costly once screening begins.
The FSS added, “The fire doesn’t wait for the unfit—so prepare well!”
It said that although the names of shortlisted candidates have not been confirmed, the advisory was necessary to help candidates meet the rigorous demands of the next stage.
The Service also reminded applicants to stay calm and avoid unnecessary anxiety while waiting.
‘We Need Fit Firefighters, Not Fainting Champions,’ Fire Service Tells Applicants is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
