EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY TEST
Being able to assemble and disassemble equipment quickly and efficiently while wearing firefighting clothing can be the difference between saving or losing lives .
You will be required to demonstrate manual dexterity by assembling and disassembling firefighting equipment .
You will be fully briefed on what we expect you to do when you are at the Specialist Interview .
LADDER LIFT TEST
Airfield Fire Fighting Appliances are designed to carry on board every piece of equipment you may need to deal with any emergency , therefore no space is spared packing this equipment all over the vehicles , including on roofs and high up in containers . Firefighters need to be able to lift equipment to certain heights and will ask you to demonstrate your ability to do just that .
You will be required to demonstrate you have the strength to overhead lift a 15Kg weight to a height of 190cm simulating under running a fire service ladder .
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