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Station 1: Tower Climb
The applicant will enter the tower on the east side double door and carry an approximate 35 pound hi-rise hose pack to the 6th floor. Time will start when the applicant makes contact with the first stair and ascends 100 stairs to the 6th story of the tower. (Hose pack is made of one 50 foot section of 2.5 inch hose).
Critical Safety Failures:
- Failure to use every step while ascending or descending stairs
- Running while inside the tower
Station 1-2 Transition: Walk directly from 6th floor down to 3rd floor using same interior stairwell (60 stairs).
Station 2: Equipment Hoist
While standing behind the provided line, the applicant hoists an approximate 50 pound bag to the balcony of the 3rd floor using a hand-over-hand method. The applicant shall be in complete control of the bag. The proctor shall notify the applicant when the bag is fully raised. The applicant can let go of the rope, allowing the bag to drop.
Critical Safety Failures:
- Crossing designated line during equipment hoist
- Putting foot against doorframe or wall
- Failure to hoist bag in a hand-over-hand method
- Failure to control bag-allowing rope to slip through hands
- Failure to use every step while descending the stairs
Station 2-3 Transition: The applicant will walk to the right through the hallway to the first exterior stairwell (east side of building) located in the middle of the building. The applicant will descend down the exterior stairwell to the sidewalk, turn left, and travel south to Station 3. Once the applicant exits the stairway, he/she may proceed as fast as individually possible through the remainder of the course.
Station 3: Pulley Extension
The applicant will assume a ready position and extend a pulley to simulate a 3-section 30 foot ladder to the top of the pulley, and then lower the pulley to the starting position. The pulley shall be operated in a hand over hand method while raising the pulley and using a hand under hand method to lower it to he original position. The applicant shall be in full control at all times.
Critical Safety Failures:
- Allowing waist to drop more than 12 inches from the ready position
- Failure to fully retract the pulley to the bottom
- Failure to operate the rope in a hand over hand method-rope can not be wrapped around applicant's hand or arm
- Allowing rope to slip through hands
Station 3-4 transition: Advance to station 4 by traveling 100 feet west to the charged hoseline.
Station 4: Charged Hoseline Extension
The Applicant will drag a charged 100 foot length, 1-3/4 inch hoseline for 75 feet, and place the nozzle on the ground (Just set the nozzle down, do not show water).
Critical Safety Failures:
Station 4-5 Transition: Advance to station 5 by running diagonally 45 feet to the Dummy Drag position A or B.
Station 5: Dummy Drag
Applicant will drag or carry the approximate 165 pound “victim dummy” for 75 feet. Part of the dummy must stay in contact with the ground at all times.
Critical Safety Failures:
Station 5-6 Transition: Advance to station 6 by running east 110 feet to the fan carry.
Station 6: Fan Carry
The applicant will remove a PPV fan from a 4 foot platform, carry 150 feet, and return PPV fan to the platform in an upright position. Time for section one will stop when the fan is placed back on the platform.
Critical Safety Failures:
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Failure to carry the PPV fan entire distance
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Failure to replace the PPV fan in an upright position
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Dropping PPV fan during any portion of this event due to fatigue
Station 6-7 Transition: The applicant will be assisted in removing bunker coat and gloves as soon as he/she finishes section 1, and will directly, without rest, walk 200 feet to the Wildland Station. Applicant will immediately be assisted in putting on an approximate 40 pound vest and move to the start position of event 7. Stall tactics to create a longer rest period will result in immediate disqualification.
Station 7: Wildland Aerobic Capacity Evaluation
The applicant will walk or run with an approximate 40 pound vest ¼ mile. The clock will start when the applicant crosses the starting line. There will be a posted turn around point half way through the event. The Physical Ability Test is complete, and the clock will stop when the applicant passes over ¼ mile finish line with any part of his/her body.
Critical Safety Failures:
What to wear to the PAT:
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Running shoes
- Shorts or comfortable loose fitting pants
- T-shirt, long or short sleeve
- Gloves are optional and will be provided for you if you don’t have a pair.
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