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February 20, 2026ON 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.