NZ FIRE SERVICE Physical Pre-entry Test

To be offered employment in the highly-competitive Fire Service you will need to perform at your very best. The testing measures your physical strength, fitness, endurance and agility while you perform tasks related to the operational role of a firefighter.

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You are required to pass the Physical Pre-entry Test composed of 8 job related scenarios, an aerobic capacity test and 4 tests of general strength and endurance.

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You are also responsible for maintaining your fitness to ensure that you are able to repeatedly perform the physical demanding training evolutions throughout the recruits training course.