Every firefighter who wants to qualify to fight fires has to pass this test. So here is what is involved in taking a pack test: You have to cover three miles in 45 minutes or less. You say no problem! Well here is the catch, you have to do it with 45 lbs on your back. Also you are not allowed to run. So its not as easy as it may sound. That's why they call it an arduous test. Because it is not that easy.
We are now required to have a EMT there in case of an emergency. Two years ago one of the firefighters died during the test, and because the EMT was there the were able to revive him back to life.
Most people score around 41-43;00 minutes. The faster firefighters are done in 35-37:00 minutes. Today we have six participants. One of my crew and five from one of the other contractors.
So I will take pictures and post them for you to see some of what is done.
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