When it comes to the selection and hiring of our next generation of firefighters, physical fitness should never be left to chance. The fireground doesn’t care how you look in uniform or what you bench ...

A proposal in the Connecticut legislature would replace the 50-pound vest test that firefighter candidates must pass with a less demanding requirement for female candidates. The candidate physical ...

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — On paper, in a manual, it’s just training. But at the Connecticut Fire Academy- part of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection- there’s nothing make ...

The Jamestown Fire Department will host its Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test screening from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, at the Northwest Savings Bank Arena, 319 W.

The next physical abilities test will be Monday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. It will take place at the Pensacola Fire Department located at 1 North “Q” Street. The test is open to both certified firefighters ...

The Slocomb Fire/Rescue Department now administers the Candidacy Physical Ability Test, which is good news for area volunteer firefighters. “This is a big benefit for individuals who are currently ...

Feb. 8—Catherine Erdman worked as a firefighter — and a demonstrably good one — in Janesville, Wis. Because she wanted to work in Madison, Erdman took the city's firefighter test, which included one ...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Fire Rescue will be holding physical abilities test at the beginning of June for anyone interested in joining the team. According to a release from ...

If you're a young firefighter looking to get your start with your first department, you probably shouldn't send your resume to Duluth. The City Council took a vote Monday night that essentially ...