This Q&A seeks insight into how to optimally train the firefighter from Coach Alex Redshaw. Coach Redshaw provides insight into training this unique tactical population based off years of experience training thousands of firefights from Australia and the United States. His work has included organizational return-on investment analysis, long-term athlete development models for tactical populations, readiness monitoring, shift work programming, the application of sport science principles to emergency services, and he has also contributed to departmental policy development in areas including fatigue management, reproductive health, and return-to-work processes.