Course Fitness
Phase 1
Written Theory Paper
Phase 2
Phobia and Medical Fitness Disclaimers
Phase 3
Physical Assessments
Physical Assessments
Sit Ups
This is a test of core muscle strength. Each applicant must complete as many sit-ups as possible in 1-minute.
Push Ups
This tests upper body strength. Each applicant must complete as many push-ups as possible in 1-minute, but may also be required to perform this particular strength test during other activities.
Patient Lift and Carry
This is a critical area and tests overall body strength. A rescue manikin is placed on the floor. The applicant will have to lift the mannequin onto his or her shoulders (fireman’s lift) without any assistance and carry the manikin a distance of 100 meters. This test may be replaced with an equivalent test.
Shuttle Runs
Road cones are placed a distance of 25 meters apart. The applicants are given three minutes to run to and from, attempting to do as many completed runs as possible. These may also be performed on an incline.
5 Kilometer Run
The applicants will complete a five-km run and will be scored according to their performance (time must be within 35 minutes)
Fire Man Carry
Applicants will have to carry someone for a distance of 100 meters without dropping him/her down. This is to determine applicant’s body strength and lifting techniques.
5 kilometer run
- Students must complete a five-km run and will be scored according to their performance (required time is within 32 minutes and 30 seconds)
Flex hang
- Students must hang on a bar for a period of 26 second or more, this is to determine their upper body strength
Swimming
- This is to determine the upper and lower body strength including the cardio.
Assessment criteria as follows:
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Assessments
Sit Ups
This is a test of core muscle strength. Each applicant must complete as many sit-ups as possible in 1-minute.
Push Ups
This tests upper body strength. Each applicant must complete as many push-ups as possible in 1-minute, but may also be required to perform this particular strength test during other activities.
Patient Lift and Carry
This is a critical area and tests overall body strength. A rescue manikin is placed on the floor. The applicant will have to lift the mannequin onto his or her shoulders (fireman’s lift) without any assistance and carry the manikin a distance of 100 meters. This test may be replaced with an equivalent test.
Shuttle Runs
Road cones are placed a distance of 25 meters apart. The applicants are given three minutes to run to and from, attempting to do as many completed runs as possible. These may also be performed on an incline.
5 Kilometer Run
The applicants will complete a five-km run and will be scored according to their performance (required time is within 35 minutes)
Abseiling
Applicants will abseil with high angle rescue ropes from a certain height assisted by a lecturer to determine if the applicant has phobia of heights
Claustrophobia
Applicants will have to crawl for some distance in a very confined and dark area to determine if the applicant has phobia of confined space.
Fire Man Carry
Applicants will have to carry someone for a distance of 100 meters without dropping him/her down. This is to determine applicant’s body strength and lifting techniques.
5 kilometer run
- Students must complete a five-km run and will be scored according to their performance (required time is within 32 minutes and 30 seconds)
Flex hang
- Students must hang on a bar for a period of 26 second or more, this is to determine their upper body strength
Swimming
- This is to determine the upper and lower body strength including the cardio.