Physical Training
Midewin Fitness Room
Midewin Fitness Room
At a minimum all Midewin IHC crewmembers will be required to pass the Forest Service Work Capacity Test (the Pack Test) at the arduous level consisting of a 3 mile hike carrying a 45 lb. pack completed in under 45 minutes. This is the standard for all fireline personnel.
Midewin Hotshot Fitness Testing consists of:
1.5 mile run in a time of 10:35 or less
40 sit-ups in 60 seconds
25 pushups in 60 seconds
Chin-ups, based on body weight
More than 170 lbs. = 4 chin-ups
135-170 lbs. = 5 chin-ups
110-135 = 6 chin-ups
Less than 110 lbs. = 7 chin-ups
2023 Crew Average's
1.5 mile run: 9 mins 22 secs
Pull Ups: 15
Push Ups: 49
Sit-Ups: 52
Pack Test: 33mins
Frequently asked questions regarding physical fitness
Average runs with the crew are 4 - 6 miles with an average pace of 8 minutes and 30 seconds. This is a minimum standard and expected to be surpassed.
Midewin IHC Workout List.docxMidewin IHC work outs
This is a compilation of some of the crewmembers workouts we do.