There will also be a demo of the Physical Agility Test on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 8am-12pm at McKinney Fire Station #2, (2001 Community Ave, McKinney Tx. 75071)

Physical Ability – The Physical Ability Test is similar to the IAFF/IAFC CPAT test. There are seven events and the applicant will be required to wear a weighted vest and helmet during events #2-#7.

Event #1 – The applicant must climb a 100-foot aerial ladder placed at a 75° angle, at full extension, touching the top rung with one hand. This portion of the test is not timed.

Event #2 – The applicant must climb the drill tower steps a total of two times wearing an additional 25 pounds added to the applicant’s vest.

Event #3 – The applicant will drive a beam (ventilation sled) the distance of approximately 5 feet with an 8-pound sledgehammer.

Event #4 – The applicant will drag a 200-foot, 1.75-inch fire hose a distance of 75 feet, make a 90 degree turn and continue dragging the hose an additional 25 feet. The applicant will drop to at least one knee and pull 50 feet of the hose into a marked box.

Event #5 – The applicant will remove two saws from a cabinet, carry them 75 feet and return them to the cabinet.

Event #6 – The applicant will lift a 24-foot extension ladder from the ground and walk it to an upright position; the applicant will extend and lower the fly section of a 24-foot extension ladder.

Event #7 – The applicant will drag a mannequin 35 feet, around a drum, and back to the original starting point.