This physical ability test will simulate actual fire ground activities that a firefighter may have to perform in the line of duty. The test consists of two events, a Black out search maze to test for claustrophobia and a combined time agility course. The timed agility course must be completed within 7:00 minutes.

The applicant must successfully complete both events in order to be eligible to move on in the hiring process.

The black out search maze is a pass/fail event only and has no time constraints.

Event #1

Black-out search maze

The applicant will wear the following:

Ø Structural helmet

Ø PBI brand Structural turnout coat and pants

Ø NFPA approved structural fire fighting gloves

Ø SCBA harness assembly with cylinder with a blacked-out mask.

The applicant will be responsible for providing a comfortable pair of athletic shoes or fire service type boots. The applicant can use his/her own PBI brand structural turn outs as long as they meet the requirements specified above.

The Maze

The applicant will complete a search maze while wearing the above mentioned protective clothing. The applicant will be instructed to follow either the right or left wall. There is no victim to find, however the applicant will have to overcome any obstacles they may encounter and complete the course.

The applicant will fail in the event if he/she does not complete the course, or if he/she removes the mask during the exercise.

Reason for event

To test for claustrophobia and the ability to work in the dark.

Event #2

Agility Course

The applicant will wear the following:

Ø Structural helmet

Ø PBI brand Structural turnout coat and pants

Ø NFPA approved structural fire fighting gloves

Ø SCBA harness assembly with cylinder but without mask.

The course

Exercise 1

STAIR CLIMB WITH HOSE PACK

Carry 50ft. of 1 ¾” fire hose up to the 3^rd floor landing and drop in designated area, return to start line and pick up 2^nd 50ft. of 1 ¾” fire hose and carry to the 3^rd floor landing and drop in designated area. You must touch every step on the way up and down. Following the exercise, move to exercise #2.

Job Relation

This event simulates the carrying of fire hose for deployment in a multiple story building.

Exercise 2

HOSE HOIST

Move to 3^rd floor balcony and hoist 2 separate 50ft. rolls of 2 ½” fire hose to the third floor. (Each hose role is hoisted separately). The station will be complete when both hose rolls clear the railing and are placed on the floor. Following the exercise, move to exercise #3.

Job Relation

This event simulates the hoisting of fire hose, tools and equipment to the upper levels or roof of a building in a rescue or fire situation.

Exercise 3

FORCIBLE ENTRY

Advance to the forcible entry simulation. You will pick up the mallet and move a 170lb beam 5ft. by striking it with the mallet. Pulling the beam is not permitted. Following the exercise, move to exercise #4.

Job Relation

This event will simulate the physical effort required to force open doors, car hoods, or windows, to access fire, rescue victims from burning structures, ventilate buildings or extricate victims from auto accidents.

Exercise 4

HOSE ADVANCE

Pick up a charged 1 ¾” fire hose line with nozzle and drag it 75ft, open the nozzle and hit a target, close the nozzle and set the line down. Following the exercise, move to exercise #5.

Job Relation

This event simulates advancing charged fire hose lines on the fire ground and the strength requirements to stabilize a fire hose while flowing water.

Exercise 5

VICTIM DRAG

Drag a 175lb rescue dummy 100ft. across the finish line to complete the course.

Job Relation

This event simulates a firefighter rescuing and moving a victim from a hazardous environment.

Maximum time

The applicant will complete all 5 events in the time of 7:00 minutes or less.