Role Related and Fitness Tests

Role related tests

This is designed to assess your ability to become a wholetime community firefighter. If successful, you will be invited to attend an interview.

The tests are:

• A ladder climb - this test is designed to assess confidence and co-ordination whilst working at heights. Candidates will be attached to a safety line
• Ladder extension
• Enclosed space - this involves negotiating through a measured crawl way wearing a Breathing Apparatus facemask within a set time
• Equipment carry

Fitness tests

There will be an assessment to see if you already have the right level to train as a firefighter, or give you advice and support on how to reach the standard required.

• Chester treadmill assessment
• 25kg bar lift