Texans' J.J. Watt dons firefighter gear for a day

This offseason, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt spent a day in his hometown of Pewaukee, Wis., getting to experience what it is like to be a firefighter.

"These guys don't get the headlines, but they're the ones that save lives...they are true heroes..."- JJ Watt https://t.co/MWvMnMM5Yn

Watt's dad, John, was a firefighter for nearly three decades before he retired.

My dad was a firefighter for 28 years. This summer I got a chance to experience it for a day. I think he enjoyed watching it kick my ass.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 11, 2016

Watt donned personalized firefighter gear to take part in drills and a workout that the firefighters go through regularly to prepare to fight fires. Watt…