Fitness and Challenge Test

All recruits need to take part in a Physical fitness test and Recruit Firefighter Challenge. These tests are undertaken as they simulate the physical and ability requirements of a career firefighter.

Firefighting could be a physically and emotionally demanding job. You could be dragging hoses, climbing ladders or lugging equipment up steep inclines, so an adequate level of strength, fitness and endurance is mandatory.

Stage 1: Physical fitness test - Shuttle run (Beep test)

Below is a video sample of recruits doing the shuttle run.

Beep Test Sample - For Career Firefighters Only

Stage 2: Practical assessment - Challenge test

The recruit firefighter challenge is designed to test an applicant's endurance and ability to perform basic strenuous and simulated activities that firefighters must perform. The course is a series of 7 tasks, which are simulations of actual tasks performed on the job.

To successfully complete the challenge test, applicants will require above average levels of aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance.  

Challenge Test Sample - For Career Firefighters Only

For more information on fitness preparation and the Challenge test, download the Physical Assessment & Challenge Test Overview and Preparation guide - pdf 502k