If a candidate fails any portion of the test they shall be disqualified from proceeding further in the applicatoin process. All candidates will be escorted to each station in a timely manner and any delays in excess of two minutes shall result in disqualification. All candidates shall have only one attempt at each station. In the event of a tie in the final scores, the candidate's time from Station 1 will be used as a tie breaker. Gloves shall be provided and are recommended but not required.
Back injury is a major affliction in the fire service.
The top twenty candidates are not ranked in any order. Successful completion only indicates that the candidate is eligible for the next phase of the applicatoin process. All members are required to be able to carry and hoist equipment to the upper floors during emergency operations and training sessions. The candidate shall properly lift a 16 foot extension ladder from the ground and carry it 150' without stopping and then place it on the ground. Proper lifting techniques shall be utilized.