Firefighter Fitness Relay

Grades K-8

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Create a mini obstacle course simulating firefighter challenges: carry a bucket, crawl under ropes, “rescue” a teddy bear.

Materials

  • Cones or markers to set up stations
  • Small weighted items (e.g., gallon jugs of water, sandbags)
  • Hose substitute (jump ropes, garden hose, or rope)
  • Fire gear props (vests, boots, toy helmets) – optional
  • Toy stuffed animal or small dummy (for rescue simulation)
  • Stopwatch or timer (optional)
  • Whistle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Create 3-5 stations that simulate tasks a firefighter might do. Example stations:
    • Gear Up Statoin
      • Put on a vest, helmet, and boots as fast as possible.
    • Hose Drag
      • Drag a jump rope or hose across a designated line (10-15 feet).
    • Obstacle Crawl
      • Crawl under tables, ropes, or benches to simulate a smoky building.
    • Rescue Carry
      • Carry a stuffed animal (or pillow/dummy) safely from one point to another.
    • Bucket Run
      • Run while holding two small weighted buckets to simulate carrying equipment.
  2. Split students into teams of 3-5. Assign each team a starting station.
  3. Start the relay and students can time using stopwatches.
  4. After the relay, gather students and discuss:
    • How do firefighters prepare for emergencies?
    • What was the hardest part of the course?
    • Why is teamwork important in firefighting?