The Black

The Black was created as an online and mobile based training program for wildland firefighters; today's endurance athletes.

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"#Ability is what you're capable of doing. #Motivation determines what you do. #Attitude determines how well you do it."- Lou Holtz
Wishing you the ability, motivation, & attitude to get the work done today. Stay safe & keep moving forward. #wildlandfirefighter #hotshot #wildfire

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The #PackTest was designed as a measure of #muscularstrength & #aerobiccapacity. The arduous version of the test entails hiking 3 miles on even terrain while carrying 45 lbs. in 45 min. or less. Check out this week's episode of On The Line - https://t.co/326NP3eRfl #wildland

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Quite a few fire crews are getting ready to start their seasons soon, which is a time when many cases of #Rhabdomyolysis occur. Don't forget to check out our On The Line podcast on Rhabdo here: https://t.co/VKlf8RJSWA #wildlandfirefighter #hotshot #wildfire

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The Black would like to give a huge shout-out this #InternationalWomensDay to all the bad-ass, ground breaking, rule changing, path paving female #wildlandfirefighters out there. Your #determination and #courage inspires us all! #womenpower #womanup

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This #ValentinesDay show some #love to a #WildlandFirefighter in your life!
It Begins With #Service
It Begins With #Compassion
It Begins With You.

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"If you can't fly then run,
If you can't run, then walk,
If you can't walk then crawl,
But whatever you do you have
to keep moving forward!"
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLK

It Begins With You.

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“Attainment of your goals is always nice, but even better is the growth that you experience along the way.”
Step into the #NewYear focused on your #goals and keep moving forward!
It Begins With You. #firefighter #wildlandfirefighter #wildfire #hotshot

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Head over to our facebook page to check out last week’s full live video from The Black HQ at the University of Montana covering one of our ongoing research projects about The Pack Test! #wildlandfirefighter #hotshot #wildfire #science

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The Black will be going live on Facebook again tomorrow, December 8th, a little after 11am mountain time! Tune in and check out the great things we have going on!

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Check out our live FB video to get an insider's view of one of the #wildlandfirefighter research projects: Science behind The Black: “Effect of Uncompensable Heat from WLFF Helmet" https://t.co/LmxcPbFeaH

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"Being defeated is often a temporary condition; Giving up is what makes it permanent."Don't let hurdles hold you back. #Overcomeobstacles

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“In every ordinary moment is extraordinary #opportunity.“ Seize your opportunities. Keep pushing, keep #training, & keep #movingforward

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"#Nevergivein, #neversurrender, Never allow despair to overcome your spirit." San Fran FD finds #AmericanFlag in fires "Battered but Strong"

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#WildlandFirefighters learn about #tacticalnutrition & food demands faced during operations! #hotshot #wildfire https://t.co/z16ztJB5C4

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"Know that it is not happening to you, it is happening for you." Trials gives us a chance to hone our skills & improve! #wildlandfirefighter

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Learn the science behind wood smoke, its health risks, & strategies to manage exposure for #firefighters & citizens. https://t.co/o60fwS4wEp

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"Wherever there is work to be done, there is #opportunity. And there is always work to be done." #wildland #hotshot #wildfire #workhard

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"I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations, & you're not in this world to live up to mine." Keep your #eyesontheprize. #hotshot

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"You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, & keep moving forward"

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How are #wildlandfirefighters getting injured? What are those injuries? Check out On The Line! #hotshot #wildfire https://t.co/RGlsl8pyBt