STRONG.
FAST.
RELIABLE.

Tactical Fitness For First Responders.

B.R.E.C. is a No-Cost Personal Training service for Firefighters, Police, EMS, ERT, and military located in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada.‍ ‍

  • "After many attempts, I was finally given a conditional offer—pending a swim test and the York Fitness Test. After years of working toward this opportunity, I wasn’t going to let it slip away. Sean at BREC made sure I was fully prepared with in-gym sessions and workouts to do at home. The equipment was top of the line, and every session was run professionally—he was always prepared, ready, and informative. He built my confidence, pushed me to be ready, and helped me pass the tests and secure my full time position."

    —Michael G., Uxbridge & Stouffville Firefighter

  • "With over 10 years of full-time experience, maintaining a high level of fitness and avoiding injuries are priorities for me. Working out with Sean at Big Rig has helped me achieve both of those goals. Sean is able to create a positive environment, identify my strengths and weaknesses, and has tailor-made a program that keeps me fit for duty."

    —Jeff G., Toronto Firefighter, Associate Training Instructor

  • "Sean’s one of the most approachable and well-rounded people I’ve met. He’s got a ton of experience across different disciplines , and he actually lives what he teaches—you can tell he walks the walk. He meets you where you’re at but still pushes you to get better. Solid guy all around."

    —Brad V., Toronto Firefighter, Rescue Squad

Testimonials

SEAN Blinch

Strength Coach

Pre-Service Bootcamp at Southwest Fire Academy November 2025

I build Athletes who can do it all—lift heavy, Move fast and go the distance.

Certs/Quals

    • CrossFit Level 2, 2010, 2015, 2020

    • CrossFit, Scaling Course (2020)

    • NCFIT SUMMIT, 2019

    • Lucas Parker Barbell Cycling (2018)

    • Business Workshop with Jason Khalipa and J. Perlmutter

    • Alex Kazam Gymnastics Workshop, 2016

    • Olympic Lifting Seminar with Greg Everette

    • Olympic Lifting Seminar with Pierre Auge and Willie Albert

    • Olympic Lifting Seminar completed with Hani Kanama

    • Olympic Lifting Seminar completed with John Broz

    • Tudor Bompa Periodization and Program Design

    • Fascial Stretch Therapist (stretch to win)

    • Biosignature Practitioner (poliquin) 2012

    • Fascial Adhesion Tool

    • Darby training: ae, est, msmt

    • Agatsu kettle bell L1

    • Ajamu kettle bell L1

    • S.W.I.S muscle testing level 1 Certified

    • Vitruvian muscle testing – L1, 2, 3

    • Can-Fit-Pro PTS certified

    • Red cross level c first aid certified

    • Robb Wolf Paleo Nutrition seminar 2011

    • Zona health & sport performance nutrition L1

    • Dr. Mat Lalond nutrition seminar 2010, 2011

    Competition

    • 2x Ironman (3x starts, 1x DNF)

    • 3x Marathon Finisher

    • NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II — Nov 2025

    • NFPA 1072 HazMat Awareness & Operations — Nov 2025

    • NFAP 1031 Fire Inspector Level 1 — Aug 2026

    • NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator — April 2026

    • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) — 2025

    • Standard First Aid CPR-HCP + AED — 2025

    • OFAI Stage 1, 2 — 2025

    • OFAI Stage 3 FPAT — 2025

    • OFAI Swim Test — 2025

    • Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

    • Class D Ontario Driver’s Licence with Z Endorsement

    • IMS 100

  • I am a husband, father of two and launching my 2nd career as a first responder. I volunteer each week to provide no-cost training for active-duty Firefighters (also available to Police, EMS, ERT, SAR, and CAF).

    Built on 20 years of experience as a strength and conditioning Coach with a background in Ironman, CrossFit, Power Lifting, Olympic Lifting, Swimming, Cycling and Running.

    The name Big Rig Engine Co. comes from my time in pre-service bootcamp, where I was given the nickname “Big Rig.” Paired with my approach to training—building human engines— we’re rolling with it.

What IS B.R.E.C.:

B.R.E.C. is hard, tactical training. I will push you—safely—outside your comfort zone so you can perform when your job demands it.

Your goals drive the work.
Every session is structured, intentional, and built around you.

Why B.R.E.C. Exists:

  • As an aspiring firefighter, this work connects me to the community I hope to serve with one day. Through B.R.E.C., I learn from those doing the job and build meaningful relationships with first responders who put others first every day.

  • Every year, firefighters are injured or killed in the line of duty—and a significant number of those cases are tied to cardiac events, fatigue, and physical strain.‍ ‍FIRE SERVICE DATA‍ ‍consistently shows that cardiovascular strain, fatigue, and overexertion are major contributors to line-of-duty injuries and fatalities.

The risks aren’t theoretical, training needs to reflect that.

— Coach Sean
BIG RIG ENGINE CO.
STRONG. FAST. RELIABLE.

B.R.E.C. Fitness STandards

    • Back Squat 1RM — Bodyweight

    • Deadlift — 1.5x Bodyweight

    • Bench Press — Bodyweight

    • Clean & Jerk — Bodyweight

    • Strict Pull-Ups — 5-10 unbroken

    • Push-Ups — 10-25 unbroken

    • 5K Run — 27:30
      (~5:30/km pace)

    • 10K Run — 57:30
      (~5:45/km pace)

    • Swim — 400m — 10:00
      (~2:30/100m pace)

  1. The BREC Fitness Standards are benchmarks that represent a well-rounded level of strength, endurance, and durability.

  2. These are not to deter you or meant to be elite—I’m encouraging you to view them as fun, attainable goals to work towards.

  3. These are goals, not the ceiling. Once you meet them, the work doesn’t stop—you maintain it, safely throughout your life.

  4. The real flex above them all is to remain injury-free.

*Last Updated: April 10 2026.

Pricing

Pricing: No Cost (Yes, actually free…)
Personalized training for firefighters, police, EMS, ERT, military, SAR, and CAF applicants.

Built around real-world demands—strength under load, endurance under stress, and durability over time.

Includes preparation for:

  • OFAI Stage 3 FPAT

  • Encapsulated Treadmill Test

  • York Fitness Testing

1:1 or Small Group

Pricing: Contact for pricing.
In-person strength and conditioning sessions delivered directly at your station.

Hands-on coaching focused on building stronger, more capable crews through structured, job-relevant training. Sessions are designed to improve performance, reduce injury risk, and enhance team readiness.

Department Fitness

Apparel

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Build Your ENGINE

STRONG. FAST. RELIABLE.

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