"Train for life."

ON THE POD FOR FEBRUARY 2026: For Black History Month, we have a conversation about being prepared — mentally and physically — and to always be learning while you’re on the job.

Top 3 Takeaways:

• To do this job, you have to be in shape — mentally and physically.
• Training is a mindset. You don’t want to go to a job and realize you’re out of shape.
• Everything in the FDNY starts with having the correct mindset.