Physical
Testing Procedures
Strength
and Agility Minimum Requirements - FIREFIGHTER
CLAUSTROPHOBIA: Applicant crawls into a confined space (piping)
and performs tasks as assigned. You cannot proceed if you fail.
ACROPHOBIA:
Participants must climb a ladder extended to 100' and perform assigned
tasks. You cannot proceed if you fail.
BEAM WALK: Participant stands at one end
of a 20-foot beam. Carrying a 25-pound weight, the applicant must continuously
walk the length of the beam without falling off.
PULL-UPS:
Participant must grasp the chin-up bar with palms facing away from the
body. With the arms fully extended, the counting begins as the chin passes the
bar. The counting of each chin-up continues until the hands leave the bar.
SQUATS: Participant must perform
squats with 90 pounds of weight on their back.
BICEPS CURLS: Participant must
perform curls with 60 pounds of weight on the bar.
INCLINE SHOULDER PRESS: Participant
must press 60 pounds of weight.
LAT PULLS: Participant must pull 70
pounds in this event.
FLEXIBILITY: While sitting with legs
extended, participant must reach and hold their toes.
ABDOMINAL CURL UPS: The participant,
lying on the back with knees bent (unsupported) must continuously reach their
knees. Measurement is taken as the palms pass the knees. Applicant must do as
many reps as possible in one minute.
ONE-MILE RUN: Participant must run a
mile for time.
Strength and Agility Minimum Requirements -
To pass this test the application must obtain a
minimum score of 150 points and pass the Stretcher Handling test. The Physical
Agility test will consist of the following:
Kit Carry and Climb: The candidate
must carry two kits (oxygen and jump kits) up and down the stairs in the bay of
station 72 six times, one step at a time, without touching the side rails.
seconds points seconds points seconds points
150 30 140 35 130 40
120 45 110 50 100 55
90 60 80 65 70 70
Reason: To
test leg, back and arm muscles, lungs and general stamina. It simulates
activity performed on medical incidents.
Dummy Drag:
The candidate must drag a dummy (approximately 150 to 175 pounds) 50
feet. The time shall start after the candidate lifts the dummy and crosses the
start line.
seconds points seconds points seconds points
19 30 18 35 17 40
16 45 15 50 14 55
13 60 12 65 11 70
Reason: To test leg strength and
simulates pulling a patient or a rope in a rescue operation
Running: The candidate must run two
laps (just over 1/4 mile) of the marked course around station 72.
seconds points seconds points seconds points
190 30 180 35 170 40
160 45 150 50 140 55
130 60 120 65 140 70
Reason: To
test leg strength, lungs and general cardiovascular fitness. It simulates
getting to the vehicle to go on a medical incident, getting to the patient and
getting equipment.
Stretcher Handling: Candidate must be
able to operate the stretcher with a dummy (150 to 175 pounds) over various
terrain and situations.
Reason: To
test the applicant's strength & ability to handle a stretcher with a
partner in a safe manner.