The Physical Agility Exam is a series of five timed, role-related tests designed to assess the applicants’ fitness, strength, stamina, coordination, dexterity, ability to work in darkened confined spaces, and the ability to understand and properly apply information.
All tests are relevant to a professional firefighter’s role.
Physical tests are the minimum physical requirements and applicants must pass them all.
- Without having any firsthand knowledge of this profession, some applicants believe they have what it takes already and do not prepare for this career which often leads to failure.
- Some applicants run several days per week, play sports, or just are in decent physical shape already. These are very good ways to start, but many times not enough to finish. Many applicants believe that exercising and jogging may be enough.