What does a firefighter physical consist of?

Concentra’s standard physical exam for firefighters consists of a health history, vital signs, vision and hearing tests, and a complete physical exam. Testing includes items in the NFPA 1582 list above, consistent with each fire department’s policy.

How much does firefighter gear weigh?

The total weight of a firefighter’s PPE depends on the tools needed for the job, but basic PPE (helmet, hood, pants, coat, gloves, boots and air pack) weighs about 45 pounds. Add a thermal imaging camera, radio, box light and set of irons (Halligan bar and axe) and you’re up to about 75 pounds.

Is the firefighter exam multiple choice?

To pass the firefighter written test, you’ll need to get a sense of the exam. The test contains 100-150 questions in multiple-choice and true/false format that cover a broad range of skills including: Mathematical reasoning.

How do you get a BFP exam?

Application Requirements and Guide

A fully accomplished Civil Service Examination Form – CS Form No. 100 ( Revised September 2016).
Original and photocopy of your valid ID.
Four (4) pcs.
Prepare a non-refundable examination fee of Php 700.00.

What kind of questions are on the firefighter test?

The test contains 100-150 questions in multiple-choice and true/false format that cover a broad range of skills including:

Mathematical reasoning.
Mechanical reasoning.
Reading comprehension.
Spatial orientation.
Situational judgment.
Observation and memory.
Personality.

How many pushups should a firefighter be able to do?

Overall, 155 of the 1,104 firefighters were able to break 40 push-ups in a minute, and only 75 couldn’t manage 10. The highest amount of firefighters, 389 to be exact, fell somewhere between 21 and 30 push-ups for a minute — slightly short of that ideal threshold.