By Peter Omopo
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has issued a health advisory to prospective recruits, urging them to prioritise physical fitness and mental readiness ahead of the next phase of its ongoing recruitment exercise.
In a notice shared on its official X handle on Tuesday, the Service reminded applicants awaiting the shortlist that firefighting demands strength, stamina, and discipline. Candidates were advised to maintain healthy lifestyles by eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, and staying calm while waiting for the process to advance.
“Hunger is not part of the training syllabus,” the FFS quipped. “We need fit firefighters, not fainting champions. Your potbelly won’t fit inside bunker gear.”
The Service stressed that fire emergencies require agility and resilience, warning that only physically prepared individuals will be able to withstand the rigorous nature of firefighting. “The fire doesn’t wait for the unfit—so prepare well!” the notice added.
Although the recruitment shortlist date has not been confirmed, the advisory is viewed as part of a broader sensitisation effort to ensure candidates are ready for the demanding screening and eventual field work.
