Fire Academy Physical Agility Test
40 applicants from the application review will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility Test. Applicants will have two (2) attempts to pass the Physical Agility Test.
1. Stair Climb
Equipment: Stair Step Mill, 50 lb weight vest
Task: Student will wear a weighted vest and complete 3 minutes on the stairs at a rate of 50-60 steps per minute. Using handrails is not permitted.
Purpose: Simulates cardiovascular endurance and leg strength required for carrying gear and working on the fire ground.
2. Sandbag Shoulder Carry
Equipment: 60 lb sandbag
Task: Carry the sandbag on one shoulder for 50 feet, switching shoulders at the halfway point
Purpose: Builds core stability, shoulder strength, and balance for carrying heavy equipment.
3. Uncharged Hose Drag
Equipment: 100ft of 1¾-inch hose with nozzle
Task: Drag the hose 100 feet, then pull the hose hand-over-hand to a designated location
Purpose: Tests grip strength, lower body power, and endurance for advancing hose lines.
4. Sledgehammer Strikes on a Tire
Equipment: 10 lb sledgehammer, large tire
Task: Strike the tire 15 times using controlled swings
Purpose: Simulates forcible entry movements, improving upper body power and endurance.
5. Ladder Raise
Equipment: 24ft Extension Ladder
Task: Extend the stationary ladder using the halyard (rope) from the ground to a vertical position and back down 3 consecutive times
Purpose: Develops shoulder, back, and grip strength required for ladder deployment.
6. Dummy Drag
Equipment: 165 lb rescue dummy
Task: Drag the dummy 32ft until across the designated line
Purpose: Simulates victim rescue scenarios, testing grip strength, lower body endurance, and total body coordination.
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