jim1174
07-08-2005, 04:51 AM
I have a question and I hope you can answer . I live in a small city in California. my fire department protects two cities and has two fire stations one in each city. First let me say that I have no fire training or certificates. a few weeks ago I heard the department was taking applications for reserve fire fighters. I read the requirements and it did not say any thing about having training so i called and they told me i don't need any all i needed was a high school diploma. so i applied. I figure it will be a great way to help my community and if i get hired i could get my fire science degree and try for a full time position in the future when one becomes available. I am going to be required to take a written exam then a physical fitness test then an interview. the physical fitness test consists of 8 things listed at the end of this message. do i have any thing to worry about in the physical fitness part? also do you have any advice for me that will help me out to make me stand out ? any thing i can do to prepare? thanks
1. remove 14' roof ladder carry it 25' around cone replace on engine
2. 100' of empty 2 1/2" hose with nozzle drag nozzle past finish line. pull remaining hose past finish line
3. drag dummy 20'
4. Using 2 roles of 3' hose pick up and carry 150' to tailboard of engine place hose on engine pick up and carry back to start line without dropping.
5. Hurst tool on table remove then walk 20' around cone then replace hurst tool back on table without dropping or propping against any support.
6. raise 28' ladder hand over hand. raise to upright position with out stooping longer than
7. climb ladder touch top rung without stooping longer than 5 seconds
8. Fit applicant with air pack T.O coat and helmet tape tissue over visor and place candidate in room and turn around three times and on hands find exit door.
1. remove 14' roof ladder carry it 25' around cone replace on engine
2. 100' of empty 2 1/2" hose with nozzle drag nozzle past finish line. pull remaining hose past finish line
3. drag dummy 20'
4. Using 2 roles of 3' hose pick up and carry 150' to tailboard of engine place hose on engine pick up and carry back to start line without dropping.
5. Hurst tool on table remove then walk 20' around cone then replace hurst tool back on table without dropping or propping against any support.
6. raise 28' ladder hand over hand. raise to upright position with out stooping longer than
7. climb ladder touch top rung without stooping longer than 5 seconds
8. Fit applicant with air pack T.O coat and helmet tape tissue over visor and place candidate in room and turn around three times and on hands find exit door.