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I am currently in the application process for the volunteer fire department. I just found out yesterday that I had a successful interview and now I have to do the physical test. I've been training with a weight vest (40lbs) and been going up and down stairs. I've also been practicing dragging my 170lbs brother. I'm wondering what you guys recommend me doing! Test is coming up in 19 days. I'm nervous because only 2 females have been able to pass this test! Thanks I really appreciate it!
 
HellaEMT said:
I am currently in the application process for the volunteer fire department. I just found out yesterday that I had a successful interview and now I have to do the physical test. I've been training with a weight vest (40lbs) and been going up and down stairs. I've also been practicing dragging my 170lbs brother. I'm wondering what you guys recommend me doing! Test is coming up in 19 days. I'm nervous because only 2 females have been able to pass this test! Thanks I really appreciate it!
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What does the test consist of? Is it a CPAT type test?
 
While wearing a 45lb weight vest you must walk up three flights of stairs with a hose, lay the hose down then hand over hand pull up 45lbs tied to a rope up to the third story then hand over hand lower it back down. Pick up the hose walk back down the stairs then with a sledge hammer hit something(can't remember the name for it) 5 ft and I do believe the thing weights 100-150lbs. Then walk over turn on a hose hit a target then turn off hose and walk over and lift a 165lb dummy and drag.
 
What does this have to do with medicine?
 
In other words...

..just another Vollie Saturday night.
 
HellaEMT said:
While wearing a 45lb weight vest you must walk up three flights of stairs with a hose, lay the hose down then hand over hand pull up 45lbs tied to a rope up to the third story then hand over hand lower it back down. Pick up the hose walk back down the stairs then with a sledge hammer hit something(can't remember the name for it) 5 ft and I do believe the thing weights 100-150lbs. Then walk over turn on a hose hit a target then turn off hose and walk over and lift a 165lb dummy and drag.
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I would continue to walk stairs (or use a stair climber if you have access) with weights in a backpack. Lunges and squats are also good for leg strength.

Sounds like you will also be using your back muscles for the test. Lat pulldowns, pullups, and bent over rows are good excercises for back strength.

19 days isnt much time to prepare, but good luck.
 
Search CPAT preparation on google.
 
Smash, where I live there are no private ambulance companies. You must be a firefighter to be an EMT and vise versa.
I've been prepping for the last few months but I just wanted to get some opinions and advice from anyone who has done this sort of thing. Thanks.
 
When you are dragging the dummy, pick it up clear of the ground as much as you possibly can, and do.not.stop. to adjust your grip, even if they allow you one stop. Getting the momentum going again is harder than just sticking it out.

I was pleasantly surprised to set the department record for females in my PAT, and I hope to kill that time the next time we have annual testing. The other girls who tested on the same day as me did not pass, however. You really need to use your body mechanics wisely.
 
Sounds like your test is going to be similar to the CPAT. Do a Google search and check around Youtube, lots of helpful training videos out there.
 
All you really need to know is
1. Run
2.pushups
3.sit-ups
And the functionality of your exercises.
Which means you train for your competition with like exercises. Functionality is rated on a scale from (1-10) for example, ice hockey. On the scale a 10 will be playing ice hockey while exercises less associated with the sport and muscles primarily used will be rated lower. Ex. Running equals 7 and cycling equals 8 while arm wrestling equals 3.
The more functionality you have while exercising the more efficient your training will be.
 
HellaEMT said:
Smash, where I live there are no private ambulance companies. You must be a firefighter to be an EMT and vise versa.
I've been prepping for the last few months but I just wanted to get some opinions and advice from anyone who has done this sort of thing. Thanks.
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Ok, that makes sense. Well, it doesn't make sense, but it makes sense, if you know what I mean.
 
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