This test simulates three of the more physically demanding forest fire fighting tasks. During the performance of this test, the participant wears a 9 lb soft weight belt. In the first component, a 63 lb Mark III water pump is carried in any safe manner selected by the participant over a distance of 100 metres without setting it on the ground. The timed portion of the test begins when the pump is placed on the ground at the end of the pump carry. In the second component, the participant carries a 60 lb hose pack in a standard, safe manner over a distance of 300 metres.
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The final component of this test involves extending 50 metres of charged hose which has been folded back onto itself at the 25 metre point. The participant picks up the capped end of the hose and, holding the hose in any desired, safe manner, drags the 25 metre folded back portion out until the entire 50 metres is fully extended. This is done twice to cover a total distance of 200 metres. Timing concludes when the 200 metre hose extension is complete. It is also important to be aware that scores beyond the minimum pass score will be taken into account when making hiring decisions.