Fireground Fitness Test: Think you’re firefighter fit?

[@TheModernSnipez]

Lift with your legs not your back, you'll be a cripple in 10 years if you don't.

[@complexunity4533]

TheModernSnipez less if you’re a firefighter

[@jeddy_bravo]

@@complexunity4533 being a firefighter doesn't make your spine magically indestructible

[@bluenoodles2566]

Just use a deadlifting motion... don’t just isolate your legs or you won’t be lifting to your max potential, just make sure not to use your lower back because that’s when issues arise.

[@AussieAnnihilation]

ive been lifting with my back as a container unloading labourer for much longer, no injuries at all.

[@thejakeeyboii]

They were quoting shameless😂

[@jackskelton6501]

If they tell you if you wanna stop say no! From what my dad's mates who are firefighters have said it's a test. Good luck everyone in your firefighters training.

[@liverpoolfcforlife3321]

People saying its easy. Please go down for the day to test yourself, as you got to carry weights, followed by a dummy who weighs the same as a person, then run 4 hose rails down the other side, then role back up. This is just a small part of what you do for the fire service as you have to be physically fit

[@katieprice1441]

I really want to be a firefighter I’m alittle overweight and I know I need to work on my strength thank you

[@Floormat-ux4rw]

Katie! How’s your progress? I’m in the same boat as you. College life has killed my fitness.

[@zcharged8294]

Floormat1000 still looking after Harvey it seems

[@mightymac3016]

Farmers works with dumbbells in the gym will help with grip strength. Ok that helps.

[@samanthasimcox8024]

@@Floormat-ux4rw hey hope you’ve made some progress I was 115kg and lost 50kg I’m now just finishing training school for fire service in the UK. If there’s any advice I can give you just let me know.

[@elisadasilva4112]

@@samanthasimcox8024 hi are you a firefighter now? Would be interested to hear your experience! Thanks

[@richraynor9492]

I did this yesterday for Berkshire entry. I've done 3 full Ironman races in the past few years, doing Manchester marathon in a few weeks. I found it a very hard test (completed in 9min 55s) and was blowing hard after a few minutes. Probably easier if you are more of a cross fit person..

[@BurritoSenor]

I'm a weigh lifter so I'd probably be opposite to you I'd find non of it heavy but I'd be dead on the cardio side of things hahaha

[@IansOddInterests]

Tighten waist first as it falls down your back? It’s shoulders first however you have to do exactly as instructed or you will fail.

[@samanthasimcox8024]

For all the people saying this is super easy and belittling her. You do realise she’s a comms officer right? Not operational and she put herself in the firing line infront of all of you and on the fireground to give something out of her wheelhouse a go and if nothing else this shows humility and a good character to put this out here so you all have the info and can be inspired to work on your weaknesses (which we all have). Part of joining the service is our core values too I’d recommend you look them up before making derogatory comments about a stranger online trying her best.

[@gcfcos]

I’m going to a have a go evening next week, is this the kind of thing I will be doing? It says we’ll have to opportunity to try out the selection test. Thanks

[@masonsingleton4815]

British-mechanic are you a fireman now how did it go , how hard was it

[@gcfcos]

Went well, currently spending 6 months in the gym now to get fit.

[@masonsingleton4815]

British-mechanic did you become a fireman

[@thebritishpanda6545]

@@gcfcos did it go well?

[@scoobz007]

If these tests and heights are not even remotely your thing, do not waste a space on a firefighters course. Recruitment drives are so few and far between it’s not fair on those that really want it and know they can pass these tests.

[@packersfanforlife7903]

Nobody knows they can pass a test until they do it. Just because you think you could pass doesn't mean you should get a spot over those that also want to do it that may struggle initially.

[@jessycatt420]

A good way to strengthen your grip to to fill 2 bowls with rice...then place you hands in the rice and keep scrunching your hands until they burn ✌️

[@ivy_waz4960]

Im 13 and im tryanna know what it takes to become a firefighter

[@minopalmiero1989]

Ivy _Waz me too

[@martinjunior1206]

A whole lot of muscle/stamina (on your legs and enough on your upper) and intelligence

[@johnbracewell3700]

8 more years of life 😅

[@Baseballdolphin]

its a long process but its worth it

[@marywood3144]

me too

[@Mazzaroth21]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaXNfX93rdiZqpY this video says it all she struggles to pull a hose reel in ambient temperature wearing B.A in a straight line then has to have a break to pick up a simulated casualty (35kg). As a fire fighter of 10 years it's alot more difficult to pull a hose reel around a building when u can't see and the temperature in the building has increased to 100s of degrees more than ambient temperature out side, considering the avarage weight of a person in the UK is between 70-83kg (women-men) struggling to be able to drag a 35kg sand bag says it all. When in reality u could potentially have to pull a 16 stone person out witch is no easy task. The standards for fire fighters is dropping and it's putting people at risk to accommodate equality. Got nothing against women joining but that should have to beable to do the physical side of it based more reality cuase when there on a real job it's there life and the life of the person theyv been tasked to save on the line.

[@scoobz007]

Totally agree, I’d actually say the average weight of people in the UK these days is in excess of 85kg, both men and women. We’re fatter as a nation and the fire service really needs to take that into account.

[@rich3222]

It is hard enough for 2 strong full grown men to pull a 90kg person out a house fire, 2 women couldn't do it, people would die fact.It's a joke but that's the world we live in, they should have to carry a 90kg dummy in full BA for 25 metres to pass imo

[@Mazzaroth21]

@@rich3222 most iv don't in training was 16 stone plus fire kit and B/A set was hard work

[@laurenhudson193]

I have a lot of respect towards the woman

[@Mtb-cp6gz]

They have no place in the fire service. Stick to making dinner for when the man returns home........

[@mariahspenceley3728]

@@Mtb-cp6gz what is wrong with you?! firemen was changed to firefighter in the 80s for a reason. If you have an ambition to do something that shouldn't be a blocked path just because of you're gender, we are in a new generation now and people like you need to stop being this way

[@greendayforever2k9]

@@mariahspenceley3728 Just ignore the troll

[@mariahspenceley3728]

@@greendayforever2k9 i know man but it pisses me off that people still think this way, you only get one life.

[@Rahul-yu3ro]

Leo Norman awww, did your girl cheat on you?

[@henryaarts6]

In New Zealand we get 8 mins to do the same tasks

[@katilynboyd3894]

In the usa we get 7

[@terrancedactielle5460]

In France we have 6 minutes and after we make crêpes.

[@terrancedactielle5460]

The New Zealand test is also completely different by the way.

[@robnewman6101]

21st Century British Firefighting.

[@anakinsburntpenis2143]

I want to be a firefighter but I'm a tad bit afraid of heights. I'm going to start the course hopefully in 2020 but in the meantime I need to figure out how to start liking being at height.

[@grahammaguire404]

Anakins burnt penis, things you shouldn't say before you even think about being a firefighter,I'm glad you're not to be in Lincolnshire.... somehow I don't think you'll make the grade

[@anakinsburntpenis2143]

@@grahammaguire404 True!!! In the meantime i've been trying to get over my fears by climbing up ladders and getting onto the roof of apartments but I guess it'll be a long while until i'll be fit to apply haha!

[@grahammaguire404]

@@anakinsburntpenis2143 Hi Anakin at least your honest about it!!! so you've gone up in my estimation, don't know what the best cure is for VERTIGO ..... perhaps a tandem parachute jump from say 12000ft!!! But don't forget to take clean boxer shorts .....just in case...!!!!...."Good Luck"

[@anakinsburntpenis2143]

@@grahammaguire404 Haha!!! Thank you!!!

[@minopalmiero1989]

Anakin's Burnt Penis you not scared off Heights you’re scared of falling just you have to figure out to trust yourself and not full

[@valrybar4944]

What is the weight of the red hose reel?

[@nogymrequired7534]

Roughly 20kg. Used to be a fire cadet as a teenager and we did all this (but quicker) Carrying them is a great workout.

[@CalMusicCovers]

Come on Crew Manager :D

[@jamestodd1104]

Is there a time limit to any of this?

[@bweany91]

WYFRS 2:00 ye she says 11 minutes

[@ashrixashrix4142]

Yes not more the 12 minutes

[@packersfanforlife7903]

11 minutes for the UK. That is the entire thing, including putting on the BA and taking it off.

[@jackgladwin7435]

This looks so easy

[@themartinator149]

My thoughts

[@mightybasedzao3057]

I swear

[@jackgreenmtb2648]

It’s no. Not at all

[@packersfanforlife7903]

People who say this... have never done a proper workout

[@corporate_marshmallow]

She cant have been an actual candidate? Surely no one is that underprepared? Must be a journalist doing research...

[@jamesrawlings5781]

The description tells you she is a comms officer for WYFRS who was curious about the test and they let her have a go.

[@tanveersubhani]

I m thinking about for the training i got chance twice but some reason I can't join it Its really very tuff training

[@natashacumming5909]

Anyone know how heavy the equipment is that you carry back and forth. The rolled up fire hose, the bar at the beginning and the dummy. Also how heavy is the PPE with and without the Ba? Thanks.

[@httv4951]

Hose is between 17-20kg , bar is 25kg and the dummy is 55kg. Ppe depends on the brigades kit. Probably around 6-9kg

[@petoria300]

Laughs in American Firefighter

[@gazza106]

What qualifications (GCSES) do you need to become a firefighter?

[@mariahspenceley3728]

At least a c in english and maths. Not too bad

[@gazza106]

rookiewolf that’s good for me then I’m thinking about becoming a firefighter I got a B in English language and literature and a C in maths

[@mariahspenceley3728]

@@gazza106 Nice! Are you gonna start training soon

[@gazza106]

rookiewolf yeah I’ve just done a online assessment/ fire & rescue service situational judgement test and a fire and rescue behavioural style questionnaire so hopefully I’ll pass that and then I can start training to become a firefighter

[@mariahspenceley3728]

@@gazza106 fair enough

[@arranmelaugh5606]

How much does a BA set weigh?

[@pickles014]

Arran Melaugh about 20 ish kg

[@Andy_FireRescue999]

What’s the fitness test that’s done on station gym before this please??

[@packersfanforlife7903]

I'm not a Firefighter but I am in the Military. The Fire Service either do a bleep test (what we do in the forces) pr a tread mill test. I'm looking at being an on call Firefighter when applications are open in my local station. Each Fire Service differs. Some want a bleep test and others a treadmill test. The bleep test is not as easy as it first appears as the turning in it really takes it out of you in the higher levels.

[@samanthasimcox8024]

Chesterfield treadmill test or bleep or this usually

[@graveey]

Good on her

[@amryu3258]

Always fit is my saying

[@showkindness919]

Am 16 and am currently in college doing sports massage but am having doubts and may want to become a firefighter

[@Prepnation100]

How much does the BA system weigh ?

[@jackgreenmtb2648]

20-30 kg roughly

[@Nikoa285]

I’m 27 and want a new career start and was considering firefighter (after I’ve absolutely worked out for a while so maybe not until 28/29) is it too late for me ?

[@tobito0]

Anything before 35 should be okay

[@packersfanforlife7903]

The British Fire Service has no upper age limit. However this may only apply to on call Firefighters as that is what I'm looking at. Years ago it used to be 35 or below. However, that appears to have now been dropped. Common sense would say anything over 40 is perhaps too late due to the physical aspect of the job.

[@samanthasimcox8024]

I joined when I was 29 ☺️ so I would say not too old but you’ll have to have a reasonable fitness base

[@Nikoa285]

@@samanthasimcox8024 life update I went into IT instead hahaha

[@mdawsss18]

Hi could you do a video on the ladder climb test and confined spaces test? Just so i have an idea of what to expect. I am applying for the role when it opens on the 8th March and want to make sure im prepared. Thanks

[@mdawsss18]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@herbz794]

Looks easy

[@packersfanforlife7903]

Go and trynit out and then come back.

[@jackofallvidz9418]

In Scotland i left school with Credit Grade English Lvl 2, and Standard Grade Lvl 4 in Maths. Is that enough to for me to apply as a Firefighter?

[@jakelanderyou7517]

the minimum requirement for me to get into a public services level 3 course was a level 4 eng and level 4 maths so i would go into further education they apply 👍

[@marquisdehoto1638]

I never thought to train my arms 🤔 But I'll get there 💪👩‍🚒

[@koomba2733]

You saying you’ve never done a pushup

[@samanthasimcox8024]

I’d advise grip strength like farmers carries, this will blow up your forearms and your grip. Lock your hands in over each wrist on that dummy carry and alternate yoir grip on the barbell carry so one over hand and one under you’ll keep your grip better and try your best not to put anything down it will kill your timings

[@excalibur9768]

I have my JRT in August, any particular advice? I'm fairly confident with the weight exercises as I lift much heavier in the gym, but how would one practice for the confined spaces test?

[@Jackjack530]

Staffs?

[@excalibur9768]

@@Jackjack530 Yeah, why?

[@Jackjack530]

Me too lol

[@excalibur9768]

@@Jackjack530 Haha. Awesome! What's your background?

[@Jackjack530]

@@excalibur9768 military, you?

[@michealshoemaker7529]

In kg how heavy are the two hose reals

[@jackstuart1133]

Tom Anderson 20kg each

[@jacks4774]

@hayyes Not when you are a body builder like us

[@thebeast9869]

I can curl over 25kg so i would throw some curls in why im doing this

[@packersfanforlife7903]

​@hayyes_ no it isn't but trust me after doing all that previously... that 20kg shall start to feel like 40kg especially on the ladder carry simulation.

[@homosapianlad3185]

Are there height restrictions on becoming a fire fighter

[@dannyboydt85]

not in the uk. no minimum or maximum height. in fact it’s good for them to have a large variety :)

[@homosapianlad3185]

@dan Teague Im only 5ft 5 😩

[@dannyboydt85]

Homosapian Lad you’ll be fine mate. they like the shorter people are good for climbing under vehicles n shit

[@homosapianlad3185]

@dan Tague haha climbing under cars 😂god thanks for the encouragement mate

[@dannyboydt85]

Homosapian Lad yeah man watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHyyda18hpVoZsU. go to 16 minutes and there’s someone talking about why it’s good being small in the fire service

[@Isa-wz5qm]

Is that a potential new recruit going through selection?

[@owenparry5624]

@Doge Gaming crew manager uniform

[@lola-yy6nj]

I want to be a fire fighter

[@Indoor_Carrot]

Wish I could join emergency services. I hate having a disability. 😥

[@mungybungy2176]

The hoses are pretty small compared to America’s

[@TheAdamjf82]

MungyBungy21 that’s not the main hose

[@johndoe-it1mo]

adam flint it is 70 (65) mm is the standard diameter hose on U.K. fire appliances. They also carry 45mm or 52 mm and 19 or 22 mm hose reel tubing. Anything larger is specialist HVP, hoselayer etc

[@jackgreenmtb2648]

Lancashire uses 70mm, 45mm and 19mm hose reel

[@whosentyouhere2552]

Looks piss easy how could you fail this lol

[@aydencaldwell2472]

Piss easy , doing all that for 11 mins straight without stopping , yeah no bother you

[@whosentyouhere2552]

AydenCaldwell I assume you failed

[@aydencaldwell2472]

who sent you here Nope not done it but hoping to get in soon, but I have family who are fire fighters and they have all told me the same thing that it ain’t easy , this video doesn’t show you a great deal watch other ones

[@whosentyouhere2552]

AydenCaldwell yeah I have seen other videos. It’s just running up and down and carrying a weight stuff like that. I run everyday the test looks like a piece of piss pal👍

[@aydencaldwell2472]

who sent you here you run everyday well done , have you tried carrying any of this equipment before ? If not then shut up😂😂 it’s not as light as it looks all this equipment has a fair weight to it , Running and running with equipment is totally different :)

[@Vibe4Lyfe]

Dam she got no stamina or strength, LIKE AT ALL

[@blucklightfoxartinnovation9357]

the ba way's 40 kl wyfrs

[@jackcutts6634]

Bloody hell it ain't that hard!

[@jackcutts6634]

WYFRS if only more watches were hiring :(

[@liamwalker4591]

Do you know how heavy all that equipment is

[@blucklightfoxartinnovation9357]

@Campers Of Australia the ba way's 40 kl

[@jbcf4490]

She is a woman

[@thacic8480]

@@jbcf4490 shes not a firefighter.

[@gazza106]

S

[@peterallen2904]

I’m a retired fighter. We did that all the time back in the day. We didn’t say it was hard, we just got on with it.

[@thebeast9869]

God damn easy that hahahaha the rest seems abit annoying not the fitness though more of the writing stuff

[@gurneygang9625]

If a woman can do it then I'm sure I can

[@complexunity4533]

pointless pointing but sexist pal, you’d be surprised how hard you’ll find it if you’ve got that sort of attitude. I passed all tests and it took more from me than I thought. You’ll be taken aback I’m sure. Good luck.

[@gurneygang9625]

@@complexunity4533 no it's just simple biology

[@complexunity4533]

pointless pointing again, not necessary correct and there would definitely be exceptions such as Elijah Wood competing in similar against Jessica Ennis.. plus, this is not an accurate representation of the actual assessment as I said.

[@gurneygang9625]

@@complexunity4533 no that is entirely correct lmao. My body is producing what is basically steroids. Theres a reason sports are broken up between men and women

[@complexunity4533]

pointless pointing brother you don’t need to explain that to me, everyone understands that on a baseline, men outcompete physically.. Being ignorant that that is not always the case however is part and parcel of what outlines sexism. Believing that you can do this because a woman can who believe it or not would not have passed this part of the assessment here, is a ridiculous pedestal to stand on if you’re really looking at this to see if you can achieve it. All I’m saying is, you won’t even get to this stage in the selection if you’re that ignorant of variables. This is the last part of selection. You won’t make it through the psychometrics or interview if this is how you think. Understand?

[@JayJay-qh7fj]

That has to be the easiest test iv ever seen

[@packersfanforlife7903]

Have you attempted it then? How did you find it?