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Firefighting is a challenging and physically demanding job. Specific levels of physical conditioning are required to successfully perform the job functions of a Firefighter. Virginia Beach Fire Department will administer a Physical Agility Test to measure an applicant's ability to perform identified fire department tasks in a given time. Scheduled applicants must successfully complete all evolutions in 7 minutes, 35 seconds or less to continue in the hiring process. All evolutions will be timed consecutively with no given rest periods.
Candidates will be required to show photo proof of identity (e.g. Driver’s License, Military ID) and sign a waiver of liability before each practice session and at the Physical Agility Test. Evolutions will be performed while wearing Fire Department safety equipment. Applicants are encouraged to wear appropriate athletic clothing, shoes and work gloves for the Practice Sessions and Physical Agility Test. Turnout coat, weighted vest and work gloves (if needed) will be provided.
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
High Rise Hose Shuttle Evolution:
Must successfully complete a simulated four-story shuttle climb carrying a single section of 2-1/2 inch hose with couplings.
Ventilation/Forcible Entry Evolution:
Must successfully complete a simulated ventilation/forcible entry practice by moving a weighted sled five feet with a provided sledgehammer.
Hose Line Advancement Evolution:
Must successfully advance approximately 100 feet of 1-3/4 inch charged hose across a marked line with the nozzle.
Ladder Raise Evolution:
Must successfully raise the fly section of a 24-foot extension ladder, two times using a hand over hand method both up and down.
Victim Rescue Evolution:
Must successfully carry a 125 pound simulated victim approximately 100 feet through a given course. Approved appliances (webbing or rope) may be used to assist in lifting and carrying victim.
Overhaul Evolution:
Must successfully complete simulated pike pole evolution using proper form. A pike pole is attached to a 50-pound weight with rope through two pulleys. Twenty pulls are required.
PRACTICE SESSIONS:
Physical Agility practice sessions will be held at the Fire & EMS Training Center located at 927 S. Birdneck Road in Virginia Beach. Registration is not required.
Physical Agility Practice Sessions
Saturday, March 10, 2012 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Thursday, March 22, 2012 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 31, 2012 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 7, 2012 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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