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Physical
Requirements
National
Hiring:
National
Fire Plan
Department
of Interior
Department
of Agriculture |
Wildland
Fire Qualification System Guide 2006 and
The NWCG Work Capacity Test Administrator’s Guide
Personnel
must meet established fitness levels for wildland fire assignments.
Work
Category: |
Test: |
Distance
(miles): |
Pack
(pounds): |
Time
(minutes): |
Arduous |
Pack |
3 |
45 |
45 |
Moderate |
Field |
2 |
25 |
30 |
Light |
Walk |
1 |
None |
16 |
|
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BLM
Engine Crew - 2003 |
The
four levels of physical fitness:
- Arduous.
Duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling
for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties
may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous
activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions
and over extended periods of time. Requirements include running,
walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending and lifting more
than fifty pounds; the pace of work typically is set by the emergency
situation.
The pack
test is a job-related test of the capacity for arduous work.
It consists of a 3-mile hike (walk) with a 45-pound pack over
level terrain. A time of 45 minutes, the passing score for the
test, approximates an aerobic fitness score of 45, the established
standard for wildland firefighters. The energy cost of the test
is similar to the energy cost demanded on the job. The test
is correlated to measures of performance in field tasks such
as working with handtools or carrying loads over rough terrain
and with measures of aerobic and muscular fitness. The test’s
length ensures that successful participants will have the capacity
to perform prolonged arduous work under adverse conditions,
with a reserve to meet emergencies.
-
Moderate.
Duties include fieldwork requiring complete control of all physical
faculties and may include considerable walking over irregular
ground, standing for long periods of time, lifting 25 to 50
pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and
reaching. Occasional demands may be required for moderately
strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time.
Individuals usually set their own work pace.
The field
test is a job-related test of work capacity designed for those
with moderately strenuous duties. It consists of a 2-mile hike
with a 25-pound pack. A time of 30 minutes, the passing score,
approximates an aerobic fitness score of 40.
-
Light.
Duties mainly involve office type work with occasional field
activity characterized by light physical exertion requiring
basic good health. Activities may include climbing stairs, standing,
operating a vehicle and long hours of work, as well as some
bending, stooping, or light lifting. Individuals can usually
govern the extent and pace of their physical activity.
The walk
test is designed to determine the ability to carryout light
duties. It consists of a 1-mile test with no load that approximates
an aerobic fitness score of 35. A time of 16 minutes, the passing
score for the test, ensures the ability to meet emergencies
and evacuate to a safety zone.
-
None
Required. Positions do not require a physical fitness
level.
For any position
assigned to the fireline for non-suppression tasks, the required
physical fitness level shall be “Light.” |
