Firefighter Physical - Stark State College

The Firefighter’s Physical Assessment Test consists of thefollowing tasks over a timed course:TASK 1 - Stair Climb with High Rise PackCarry a high-rise standpipe pack (2-50 foot sections of 1 1/2-inch hose) to the fifth floor ofthe fire tower. Deposit the hose in the designated location. After Task 2 is completed,this hose will be returned down the stairs to the starting location.TASK 2 - Hose HoistFrom a fifth story roof, using a hand motion hoist a 50 foot donut roll of 2 1/2 inch hoseconnected by a rope.TASK 3 - Forcible EntryUsing the Keiser Force Machine and a shot filled sledge hammer drive the metal sled ofthe Keiser Force Machine a distance of five feet. Strike the end of the beam, contacting thesurface as squarely as possible for maximum force transfer. Pay attention to the position ofthe beam in relation to the instep of your foot - they should be on the same plane. Getting"ahead" of your self will result in the point of impact at the handle of the Force Machine asopposed to the head of the mallet. This event is complete when the leading edge of the sledis even with the tray. This completes the forcible entry event.TASK 4 - Hose AdvanceWalk the required distance of 140 feet to the next station. Grasp the end of the charged 13/4 inch hoseline and drag it 75 feet to the box where indicted. This completes the fourthevent.TASK 5 - Victim RescueWalk 30' to the next station and grasp the victim (165 pound manikin) around the chest anddrag it 100 feet. Place your chest as close as possible against the back of the dummy, lockyour fingers and hands and lift with your whole body. This event is complete when you andthe mannequin cross the finish line.Stark State College will mail a certificate of completion with the applicant’s time uponsuccessful completion of the test. The certificate will be mailed to the mailing address theapplicant indicates upon registration. The applicant will be responsible for taking theircertificate of completion to the jurisdiction for which they are applying. Applicants must besure that the fire departments where they are applying for a position will accept thecertificate as their standard.