Fitness tests for becoming a firefighter

Fitness assessments

The bleep test is a multi-stage fitness test in which you must do 20 metre shuttle runs in time with the bleeps. The test is conducted on a flat surface and is a progressive maximal test, which means it gets progressively harder. You will be expected to achieve level 8.8.

For further information please see what the bleep test entails webpage and supporting performance webpage.

Physical assessments

Your level of physical fitness will also be determined by measuring your performance during a number of physical and practical firefighting tasks.

The tests are designed to assess your level of physical ability, aptitude and manual dexterity in line with requirements of the role.

The National Firefighter Selection physical and practical tests include:


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