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Hose Roll |
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Initially, resting heart rate & blood pressure are taken and must be within acceptable parameters. Then, a hearing test is conducted (audiometer), followed by the Visual Acuity test (minimum 20/30 in each eye, uncorrected), then depth-perception test (stereopsis test) and a colour-vision test (Ishihara). Then to the aerobic fitness test (treadmill test with direct gas analysis—V02 Max). |
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Simulated Hose Advance (Sled Drag) (timed) Pull weighted sled/50 feet Wear 40-lb vest & 4-lb ankle weights |
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Victim Drag 200 lbs/50 foot obstacle course (timed) wearing 40-lb. vest and 4 lb-ankle weights. (Mannequin has handle on head at York) |
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Ladder Lift 56 lb, 24’ long 76” off ground (pass/fail) Lift ladder off wall brackets, place ladder on ground, then lift & return to brackets. Wearing 40-lb vest + 4 lb-ankle weights. |
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Hose Carry/Stair Climb 85 lbs X 50 vertical feet (timed) Lift and carry hose 50 vertical feet wearing a 40-lb. vest & 4 lb.-ankle weights. |
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Ladder Climb |
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Rope Pull |
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Do NOT smoke or drink caffeinated beverages the day of the test. Do not consume alcohol for 6-24 hours prior to testing. |
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Depth perception may be increased to pass levels by wearing corrective lenses for several months prior to testing! |
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Acrophobia Test (Pass/Fail) Climb ladder 40 feet, uncouple and re-couple a hose coupling, descend ladder. (safety line is attached) |
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Rope Pull (timed) 50 lbs, 5/8” nylon rope Hoist & lower hose 4 times X 16 feet = 64 feet using a roller, wear 40-lb vest + 4-lb ankle weights. Use upper body ONLY. |
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It is recommended clients bring water & a light snack. Eat a light meal up to 2 hours before testing. |
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Aerobic Fitness 8-15 minutes at UW Speed is constant; incline increases every 2 minutes. |
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V02 Max Test |
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Fitness Certificates are valid for 6 months. |
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Since 1995 |
