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YOU WILL BE TOLD TO STOP AND I WILL TAP YOU ON THE BACK WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED.

302, Arlington, VA 22201. Do not stop pulling until the proctor advises you are finished. You may switch the bundle from one shoulder to the other if desired. stair climb with single-sided jerry can carry. Circumstances may dictate that each part be done on a separate day. 3) There you will pull rolled 50 section of 2 hose with a hand-over-hand motion (with or without hose roller) up to and over rail to lay down at feet. You will be issued a maximum of two warnings for skipping stairs. Part 2: Applicants wear a bunker coat, helmet, gloves, and SCBA equipment for the events. Part 3 is made up of two tasks. To contact Miami Riverside Center (MRC) The testing may vary by department, but you will get a good idea of what to expect. CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088. YOU WILL THEN HOIST A TOOL BUNDLE USING THE HAND-OVER-HAND TECHNIQUE. 2) Shoulder the high rise pack (100 of 1 hose, brass 2-1 gated wye, nozzle), climb steps to top of tower, drop pack at top of stairs, and walk to West side of tower. At the completion of the 3 Minute Test you will have 10 Pounds removed from your vest. So we encourage you to start training now; download the FRNSW FireFit Training Guide. Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. A third stair infraction will result in disqualification from the P.A.T. The four components are: 1) dry hose drag; 2) four-story climb/descent with high-rise hose bundle; 3) hose hoist; and 4) victim rescue. YOU NEED TO MOVE THE BEAM A DISTANCE OF 5 FEET REPOSITIONING YOUR FEET AS YOU WERE INSTRUCTED. Candidates must not run at any point during the PAT. PLEASE CHECK YOUR SCORE WITH THE TEST MONITOR. Do not stop advancing the dummy until the proctor tells you to stop. Rest can be taken between tasks but this will increase the overall time for the PAT completion. 1) Extend two 100 links of hose separately (i.e. You will hoist the Tool Bundle using the "Hand-Over-Hand" technique to the fourth floor window. Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684. Applicants are shown how to position their feet and how to use the sledge hammer. YOU WILL CLIMB ON THE STEP MILL AND COMPLETE A 20-SECOND WARM-UP PERIOD. Walk back to high rise pack, re-shoulder, and descend stairs. YOU WILL THEN PLACE THE HOSE ON THE PAVEMENT AND CHECK YOUR SCORE WITH THE TEST MONITOR. if you walk backwards while dragging the hose. YOU WILL PICK UP AND GRASP THE HOSE SO THAT THE END OF THE HOSE IS IN FRONT OF YOU. The Firefighter Physical Ability Test (PAT) is one component of the testing process for Fire Cadet and entry into George Stone Technical College. Your time will continue. The Entrance PAT is pass/fail for the Push-ups, Sit-Ups, and 1.5 mile run events. The PAT is used to assess if a candidate's level of fitness is suitable for a career as a firefighter. Part 1: No protective equipment required. of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Grasping the railings will result in a warning. EVENT 2 FORCIBLE ENTRY AND VENTILATION (KEISER SLED): This event simulates the muscular strength necessary for forcible entry and ventilation using a Keiser Sled. extend one, return to start line and extend 2nd length of hose). EVENT 1 Sit-ups (Time Limit = 2 minutes): Applicants will be paired together to facilitate this event. 444 SW 2nd Ave Your time will continue. Candidate will be given the following set of instructions prior to mounting the step mill. Firefighters generally complete this stage in under 15 minutes. If you fall you may get back up and continue. Applicants pull a charged 1 hose a distance of 100 feet. YOU WILL PULL THE HOSE TO THE FINISH LINE. YOU CANNOT HOLD ONTO THE HAND RAILS DURING THE 3-MINUTE TEST. EVENT 3 FIRE EXTINGUISHING & RESCUE (TOWER EVOLUTION) including: Dry Hose Drag, Four-story Climb/Descent, Hose Hoist, and Victim Rescue: This event simulates the muscular strength and endurance necessary to perform tasks needed for extinguishing fires and rescuing victims. A THIRD HANDRAIL WARNING WILL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE P.A.T. A 50-pound vest will be worn for the Stair Climb Simulation. During the warm up the machine will step at a rate of 50 steps per minute. If you fall off the machine, or dismount during the 3 Minute Test you will be disqualified and not be allowed to continue with the P.A.T. Please step up on the Step Mill. In order to secure a passing mark, it behooves you to know the specifics of this test and what you should be training for. COVID-19 General Information and ARPA Relief Funds, (20 seconds warm-up period; 3-minute test maximum). by the United States Department of Education. The proctor will count down the last 5 seconds of the Warm Up period. STEPPING OFF, DISMOUNTING, OR FALLING OFF THE STEP MILL DURING THE 3-MINUTE TEST WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM THE P.A.T. (214)703-8445 www.coaemsp.org.

You should wear rubber-soled shoes and clothes appropriate for physical activity. (Pass/fail requirement), 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes. The PAT is a highly validated assessment designed specifically to identify and recruit individuals who are physiologically capable of tolerating the work-related demands of firefighting. You will have one (1) minute to walk to the Fire Extinguishing and Rescue Test, after which time the instructions will be read. For the "Dummy Drag" you WILL be allowed to walk backwards or forwards.

Because this exam is a demanding test, you are strongly urged to be prepared. After crossing the designated line with your feet and the hose, place the coupling on the ground. The proctor will count down the last 5 seconds of the 3 Minute Test. EVENT 1 CHARGED HOSE PULL: This event simulates the muscular strength necessary to advance a charged hose line. THIS IS THE FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND RESCUE SIMULATION. The following outlines each component of the exam and suggests how to prepare to pass this element of the examination process. The telephone number is (703)-247-4212. This will disqualify you from the P.A.T. (Corner of Congress Ave. and Westgate Ave.), Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services 100% Online, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report, Move further into stretch, which is known as phase 2, Rest no longer than 30 seconds between stations. The Physical Aptitude Test is divided into three parts. You will stand with both your feet behind the starting line. You may not drag the end coupling. If you step off the machine a third time during the 20 Second Warm Up period you will be disqualified and not allowed to continue with the P.A.T. Title VI and Nondiscrimination Information, 40 Sit-ups in 2 minutes. The job applicant uses an eight-pound sledge hammer to drive a beam a distance of five feet. GRASPING THE HANDRAILS WILL RESULT IN A WARNING AND YOU WILL BE WARNED TWICE OF ANY VIOLATIONS. YOU MAY USE THE HAND RAILS DURING THE WARM-UP. - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. At least one foot will remain in contact with the floor at all times. Each applicant will then perform 25 push-ups in 2:00 minutes lowering body within 4 of ground and then pushing arms to full extension for 1 repetition to count. without obligation to purchase, to be contacted by HCI College (including through automated technology, e.g. Fire & Police Selection, Inc. | (888) 990-FIRE(3473) | 193 Blue Ravine Road, Ste. I WILL SAY READY AND WHEN I SAY GO YOU MAY BEGIN. The FRNSW Physical Aptitude Test, or PAT, consists of tasks which simulate the work carried out by firefighters at emergency incidents. IF YOU DISMOUNT A THIRD TIME.

Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. You will pick up the first section of hose and place the hose over your preferred shoulder. Information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West

The candidate will wear gloves. AFTER THE SECOND LENGTH IS ADVANCED, YOU WILL WALK TO THE STAIRWELL AND PICK UP THE HOSE BUNDLE AND PLACE IT ON YOUR PREFERRED SHOULDER. THIS IS THE LAST EVENT IN THE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST. The dummy will be moved with the head of the dummy toward the direction of travel. Fire Extinguishing and Rescue (cumulative time), (5 minute and 30 second cumulative time maximum). EVENT 2 Push-ups (Time Limit = 2 minutes): Legs straight, back straight, and arms shoulder width apart. Firefighters generally complete this stage in under two minutes.

The applicants time is the time it takes to complete all four components. You must continue to drag the hose until BOTH your feet cross the finish line. EVENT 3 Run (Time Limit = 15 minutes): Applicants will run 1.5 miles in 15 minutes. This gives you a good idea of what to expect during your Physical Ability Test. YOU WILL THEN PICK UP THE HOSE BUNDLE AND CLIMB TO THE TOP FLOOR. YOU WILL THEN CHECK YOUR SCORE WITH THE TEST MONITOR. YOU WILL PICK UP THE SLEDGEHAMMER, STEP ON THE SIDE RAILS AND STRADDLE THE BEAM WITH YOUR FEET. 222 W Main StreetPensacola, FL 32502Main: 850-435-1603Phone: 311 or 850-436-5555Fax: 850-435-1611TTY/D: 850-435-1666. Feet will be secured and arms crossed against chest. Immediately following the 20 Second Warm Up period the machine will go into the 3 Minute Test at which time the machine will step at a rate of 60 steps per minute. THE CLOCK WILL START WHEN YOU ARE TOLD TO GO, AND THE CLOCK WILL STOP WHEN THE BEAM REACHES THE END. Both parts to be completed on the same day if possible. The exercise will begin with a 20 second "Warm Up". YOU WILL THEN DRAG THE VICTIM DUMMY USING THE TECHNIQUE YOU WERE SHOWN. THIS IS THE STAIR CLIMBING SIMULATION. The PAT is a validated test assessing candidates ability to meet the physical demands of the firefighter job. HCI College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). After crossing the designated line with the second hose line place the coupling on the ground and WALK immediately to the hose bundle. The videos below show each of the tasks that make up the PAT. HCI College continues to monitor the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. Dragging the dummy by the head, arms or legs will result in disqualification from the P.A.T. You will stand with your feet behind the starting line. Part 2 is made up of four tasks. THIS IS THE FORCIBLE ENTRY AND VENTILATION SIMULATION. IF YOU PASS THIS EVENT, YOU WILL HAVE 1 MINUTE TO GO TO EVENT NUMBER 4. YOU WILL ADVANCE 2 LENGTHS OF HOSE, ONE AT A TIME, MAKING SURE BOTH FEET AND THE HOSE CROSS THE LINE. The telephone number is A t-shirt, shorts and athletic footwear. (Pass/fail requirement). I WILL COUNT DOWN THE LAST 5-SECONDS OF THE WARM-UP PERIOD AFTER WHICH THE 3-MINUTE TEST WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND THE STEP MILL WILL INCREASE FROM 50 STEPS PER MINUTE TO 60 STEPS PER MINUTE. Once on the sixth floor you will place the bundle in the designated area and WALK to the dummy. 4) Final step is to drag 165 lb. If you step off the machine a Restart will be issued. ACCSC may be contacted at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite Please note candidates will not progress to Part 3 before 15 minutes so they are encouraged to pace themselves throughout this part. PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY. You may NOT skip any stairs while climbing. dialing and text messaging) via the telephone, mobile device (including SMS and MMS) using the phone numbers provided above, and/or email, even if your telephone number is on acorporate, state or the National Do Not Call Registry, and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. Do not stop striking the beam until the proctor tells you to stop. Firefighting can be physically demanding which requires a certain degree of physical strength and endurance; this test assesses the physical abilities of firefighter applicants.

I WILL SAY READY AND WHEN I SAY GO YOU MAY BEGIN. You must WALK back to the second section of hose and drag it until both your feet and the hose cross the designated line. During the 20 Second Warm Up period you may grasp the railings. Time will stop when both you and the dummy completely pass the finish line. Part of that testing process is the Physical Ability Test or PAT. THE CLOCK WILL START WHEN YOU ARE TOLD TO GO AND STOP WHEN BOTH OF YOUR FEET CROSS THE FINISH LINE. *Evolution time starts when first step is taken to advance dry hose and stops when dummys feet cross finish line.*. dummy a distance of 20 (typically done by placing hands under arms of dummy as shown in photo). YOU MAY NOT RUN WHEN RETURNING TO ADVANCE THE SECOND HOSE; YOU MUST WALK. THIS EVENT CONSISTS OF 5 COMPONENTS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL 5 COMPONENTS WILL ONLY BE REVIEWED RIGHT NOW. You will climb three stories and place the bundle flat on the ground in the designated area of the fourth floor and walk to the tool bundle hoist test.

You can sign up for preparation, or you can develop your own plan. YOU MAY NOW MOUNT THE STEP MILL AND WHEN I SAY GO, THE WARM-UP PERIOD WILL BEGIN FOLLOWED BY THE 3-MINUTE TEST. You will pick up the hose bundle and place it on your preferred shoulder. You will place one hand on the bundle, and one hand on the railing. If the candidate does not bring gloves, gloves will be provided. Forcible Entry and Ventilation Test (pass/fail). The remaining equipment is provided for you and is required to be worn during test: SCBA, Coat, Gloves, and Helmet. THIS IS THE CHARGED HOSE PULL TEST. YOU WILL CLIMB 3 STORIES HOLDING THE HANDRAIL WITH YOUR FREE HAND AND THEN PLACE THE BUNDLE ON THE DESIGNATED AREA. YOU MAY NOW PICK UP THE HAMMER AND TAKE POSITION ON THE BEAM. 270 | Folsom, CA 95630 | info@fpsi.com, Physical Ability Test (PAT) for Firefighters, Police and Sheriff Departments & Human Resources. HCI College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. The time will stop when your feet cross the finish line. You will pick the hammer up by the handle and stand on the side rails straddling the beam. You may pick up or drag the dummy. Should you complete this part before the 15 minutes is up, you may use this time for recovery before Part 3.

IF YOU DISMOUNT, YOU CAN RESTART THE WARM-UP TWICE IN ITS ENTIRETY, HOWEVER YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE P.A.T. Lay pack down in location initially obtained and then walk to grass area next to hydrant. An assessor will keep everyone informed on how they are progressing. Being a part of the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team is physically demanding and being ready to help anyone, anywhere, anytime is critical to responding to any emergency necessary. You will then have 30 seconds to walk to the Charged Hose Pull, after which time you will be read the instructions for the next event. Congratulations you have now completed the P.A.T test! YOU WILL HOLD AND OPERATE THE HAMMER AS YOU WERE PREVIOUSLY TRAINED. Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation PLEASE PICK UP THE HOSE AS YOU WERE JUST INSTRUCTED. The Paramedic program at HCI College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Once you have completed the Charged Hose Pull you will have 30 seconds to walk to the Forcible Entry Test after which time the instructions will be read. YOU WILL DROP THE BUNDLE IN THE DESIGNATED AREA AND WALK TO THE VICTIM. The The score is the time it takes to pull the hose 100 feet. You may step off the machine up to two times. Candidate will wear closed "Heel and Toe" shoes. You must walk back to the Hose Bundle, pick it up, place it on your preferred shoulder and continue climbing the stairs to the sixth floor. Specifics: 150 charged, 1 hose, flaked once. Applicants are required to wear appropriate attire for participating in the firefighter Physical Ability Test. Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed as a recognized accrediting agency It features: Video Clips From FPSIs Physical Ability Test, Learn how to implement a work sample physical ability test (PAT) that can be used for both fire candidates and incumbents and the ways in which different cutoff scores can be used for both groups, Physical Ability Test (PAT) Maintenance Standards, Stair Climb With Air Bottles & Hose Hoist, Police Officer and Deputy Sheriff Testing Products. You will immediately restart with the 20 Second Warm Up period. An applicants score is the time it takes to move the beam the five-foot distance. A third infraction will result in disqualification and you will not be allowed to continue with the P.A.T. This will disqualify you from the P.A.T. Wrapping the rope around the hands or any other part of the body will result in disqualification from the P.A.T. Candidates should note the criteria and requirements for each of the tasks. IF YOU PASS THIS EVENT, YOU WILL HAVE 30 SECONDS TO GO TO EVENT NUMBER 3. You are only allowed to move the beam by striking it with the head of the hammer as demonstrated at the Mandatory practice session and in the Orientation Video. (external link). STAND BEHIND THE STARTING LINE. download the FRNSW FireFit Training Guide, ComSafe - Commercial fire safety training. Clicking the button above constitutes your express written consent. Whichever you choose, we wish you good luck! You will be disqualified from the P.A.T. Time stops when applicant steps across finish line 100 feet away. (Remember all the rules for climbing the stairs still apply.). You may not drag the nozzle. Learn more. Part 1 is made up of two tasks and is not timed. It is important for you to understand how you will progress from one part to the next. (Pass/fail requirement), 25 Push-ups in 2 minutes. You must pull the hose until both your feet and the hose cross the finish line. The Fire Fit Training Guide is available to help you train specifically for the tasks involved in firefighting and prepare you for FRNSWs Physical Aptitude Test (PAT). You will bring the Tool Bundle in the window and place it in the designated area on the floor. Moving the beam in any other way will lead to immediate disqualification from the P.A.T. You must continue to drag the hose until both your feet and the hose cross the designated line. PLEASE PICK UP THE HOSE AND I WILL SAY READY AND WHEN I SAY GO YOU MAY BEGIN. Standard message and data rates apply. Ankle weights that replicate the weight of firefighting boots. To view the FRNSW PAT in its entirety (raw footage, no commentary) on YouTube, click here. You will pick up and grasp the hose so that the end of the hose is in front of you. YOU WILL STAND BEHIND THE STARTING LINE. THE CLOCK WILL START WHEN I SAY GO AND WILL STOP WHEN THE VICTIMS FEET CROSS THE FINISH LINE. Shoes with spikes or cleats are not permitted, Personal protective equipment that a firefighter wears during an emergency; these will be supplied (over-trousers, tunic, self-contained breathing apparatus cylinder, structural firefighting helmet, and general purpose gloves). Each applicant will then perform 40 sit-ups in 2:00 minutes sitting up so elbows touch knees and then back flat on ground for 1 repetition to count. You will be disqualified if you walk backwards. The time will stop when the beam breaks the plane at the other end of the sliding track.