Firefighter Candidate Prep

Structured training for Candidates Committed to Getting Hired

Prepare With Intention—Not Guesswork

Getting hired in the fire service is competitive, and passing the written test is only the beginning. Many motivated candidates still feel uncertain about what comes next — how to prepare for the Physical Ability Test, what departments look for in interviews, and whether they’re truly ready for recruit academy.

The issue isn’t effort or potential, but a lack of a clear, structured approach to the entire process. In a competitive hiring environment, even small gaps in preparation can make the difference.

Improve your readiness and get hired faster

Earning the job requires more than effort.
It requires structured preparation across every phase of the hiring process.

Firefighter Candidate Prep integrates four essential areas of development — interview performance, PAT preparation, recruit academy readiness, and performance nutrition — so you’re prepared at every stage with nothing left to chance.

  • Fire Department Interview Performance

  • Physical Ability Test Performance

  • Recruit Academy Prep (Fitness & Mindset Development)

  • Performance Nutrition

The result: clarity in your preparation, confidence in your ability, and strong performance when it matters most.

FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE PREP

coaching Program Options

Each of these coaching programs stand on their own based on your needs, or can be combined to build your ultimate preparation plan.

Interview Performance Preparation

For candidates who want to show up calm, clear, and confident in panel and Chief-level interviews.

Most candidates prepare surface-level answers. Few prepare for the depth, clarity, and composure required to truly stand out.

This program develops structured thinking, controlled delivery, and professional presence—so your experience translates into confident communication under pressure.

Includes:

  • The 3-Step Question & Answer Framework

  • The 3-Phase Interview Preparation Process

  • Two live mock interviews with direct, actionable feedback

  • Strategic refinement of delivery, tone, and composure

Performance Training 1:
PAT Preparation

For candidates looking for structured, firefighter-specific physical preparation for the Physical Ability Test.

Passing the PAT takes more than working hard.
It takes training that matches the actual demands of the test.

This program develops movement quality, strength endurance, and conditioning so you can perform the test with confidence—not simply meet the minimum standard.

Includes:

  • Movement screening (MOVR app)

  • Custom progressive physical training program (Bridge app)

  • Bi-weekly coaching sessions

Performance Training 2:
Recruit academy prep

For candidates who want to enter the academy physically prepared and mentally grounded.

Passing the PAT is only the entry point. It does not mean you’re ready for the sustained physical and mental demands of recruit academy. Recruit academy requires a higher level of durability, work capacity, professionalism, and composure under stress.

This program builds beyond minimum standards while developing the physical capacity and recruit mindset expected of future firefighters.

Includes:

  • Movement screening (MOVR app)

  • Custom progressive physical training program (Bridge app)

  • Recruit mindset tools and coaching based on real academy evaluations

Performance Nutrition Plan

For candidates who want consistent energy, improved body composition, and better recovery throughout the hiring and academy process.

Nutrition directly impacts training performance, recovery, and long-term durability. When fueling is inconsistent, energy drops, recovery slows, and progress stalls.

This plan provides clear structure without unnecessary restriction—so you can support your training, optimize recovery, and sustain performance over time.

Includes:

  • Customized performance nutrition plan (Cronometer app)

  • Sustainable implementation guidance

  • Ongoing adjustments based on performance and recovery

coaching Options

Firefighter Candidate Prep Programs are available in two formats.

Both formats follow the same preparation methodology. The difference is the level of individualization and coaching access. Programs may stand alone or be combined based on your stage in the process.

1:1 Coaching

Individualized programming, direct access to coaching, and fully customized preparation aligned with your timeline and goals.

small-group coaching

Structured programming, guided coaching, and peer accountability within a focused cohort of candidates preparing together.

Ready to take the next step? It’s easy to get started.

  1. First- fill out the application below.

  2. Next- you’ll hear back in 48hrs. If it feels like a good fit, we will schedule a free strategy call.

  3. Finally- Once we both accept to work together, I’ll build you structured preparation plan for coaching & performance oversight to get you to your goals.

What Structured Coaching Delivers

Clients often tell me the first change isn’t just physical. It’s consistency, clarity, confidence.

  • "Ryan is the most supportive fitness, performance and mindset coach I have ever had."

    With his check ins and drive it motivated me to be better and to stick to this training. From the beginning of this challenge and beyond I felt extremely supported as he is always willing to modify anything to make it more personalized and work best for me. If you are a firefighter who needs a comprehensive program but are reluctant to throw yourself in because of the body you find yourself in - Trust in Ryan. He can take any program and make it make sense for you - and meet you exactly where you are at and get you where you want to be. 

    - Maria P.

  • "Functional, data driven programming for all levels"

    “Firefighter Peak Performance combines functional job related exercises, excellent markers to help track your progression, and scaled movements for any level of fitness or recovery. The sandbag workout is a great example of minimal equipment and functional movement for firefighters.”

    -Vince L.

Stop Guessing. Start Preparing

Walk into the interview, the PAT, and recruit academy fully prepared — physically, mentally, and strategically — not relying on hope or last-minute effort. Complete preparation is what moves you forward instead of forcing you to start over.

30+ Years in the Fire Service.
A Lifetime Committed to Performance.

I’m Ryan Provencher — Operations Battalion Chief (Ret.) and Founder of Firefighter Peak Performance. For more than three decades, I served in the fire service while helping shape the physical, behavioral, and professional standards required to succeed in this profession.

Over the course of my career, I have:

  • Sat on both sides of the hiring panel

  • Interviewed hundreds of firefighter candidates

  • Led recruit academies and formal evaluations

  • Built firefighter training systems focused on strength, resilience, and longevity

Firefighter Candidate Prep is not built on trends or generic advice.

It’s built from real-world experience inside the hiring and training pipeline — and a deep understanding of what separates candidates who move forward from those who don’t.

My commitment now is simple: To help serious candidates prepare with clarity, structure, and purpose — so they walk in ready, not hopeful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions answered. If you have any more you can always contact me. When you are ready to take the first step- apply below.

  • Step 1: Application & Strategy Call

    Submit the application. If aligned, we schedule a focused preparation call.

    We review:

    • Hiring timeline

    • Target departments

    • Training background

    • Interview experience

    • Current gaps

    Step 2: Structured Preparation Plan

    If accepted, I build a customized preparation plan aligned with your timeline and goals.

    Step 3: Coaching & Performance Oversight

    • Bi-weekly sessions

    • Ongoing check-ins

    • Video feedback

    • Strategic adjustments

    • Built-in accountability

  • Motivated candidates serious about getting hired and willing to follow a structured preparation process across interviews, physical testing, academy readiness, and nutrition.

  • Candidates looking for quick fixes, generic workouts, or surface-level interview tips.

    This program is designed for individuals willing to train consistently, communicate openly, and take ownership of their preparation.

  • No. Programs are built around your current level and progressed intentionally.

  • Both options are available. Placement is determined through the application process.

  • No. Programs can stand alone or be combined based on your goals and timeline.

  • After submitting your application, we schedule a focused strategy call to determine fit and next steps.