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Queensland Physical Abilities Test ( QPAT 1)
Information Guide 2019 Campaig n
This document is uncontrolled when printed and subject to changes from campaign to campaign. It is provided as
a guide only.QFES Recruit Firefighter Recruitment
Information Guide – 2019 Campaign
Queensland Physical Abilities Test (QPAT1)
The Physical Abilities Test comprises of a circuit of tasks conducted in a sequence to
simulate tasks which occur at an emergency incident. To successfully complete the QPAT1,
applicants are required to demonstrate levels of aerobic fitness, muscular strength and
endurance commensurate of the duties of a Firefighter.
What’s involved in the Queensland Physical Abilities Test (QPAT1)?
The following table provides an overview of the two stages of the QPAT1.
Stage One – Timed Stage Two – Static
Stair Climb Equipment Hold
Hose Drag
Equipment Carry
Ladder Raise and Extension
Forcible Entry
Rescue
Applicants are required to complete each stage. For Stage one, a 20kg vest is worn to
simulate firefighter protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus.
The tools, equipment and props used in the assessment have been chosen to provide a safe,
consistent and valid measure of an applicant’s physical abilities. Stage one timed tasks are
separated by a walkway of 26 metres. For safety purposes, and to prevent exhaustion, no
running is allowed between tasks. This allows approximately 20 seconds recovery between
each timed task.
Applicants should be familiar with each task’s requirements.
Every task has a pass/ fail assessment.
For Stage one and two, two stop watches will be used to record the time. One is designated
as the official assessment time and the second is a backup, should mechanical failure occur.
The time designated for successful completion of stage one must be under 7 minutes 30
seconds.
Immediately after stage one, a two minute recovery period begins prior to stage two and
the 20kg weighted vest is removed.
This document is uncontrolled when printed and subject to changes from campaign to campaign. It is provided as
a guide only.What to wear?
For all tasks, applicants are required to wear a sleeved shirt and long pants or overalls and
covered in shoes appropriate for exercise. Protective helmets will be provided. Gloves can
be used, but are not provided.
What NOT to wear?
Given the activities you will be required to undertake, lycra pants/leggings, shorts and skirts
are not appropriate and cannot be worn. Shirts must have sleeves, singlets and small
capped sleeves are not acceptable. Watches and all types of jewellery are not to be worn.
Please also be mindful of your footwear i.e. light mesh style shoes do not provide enough
protection and cannot be worn.
QFES has WH&S obligations and anyone identified as being inappropriately attired for the
QPAT1 will not be permitted to participate.
QPAT1 – Stage One (Timed)
Must be completed in 7 minutes 30 seconds or under
Stair Climb
Equipment
• This task uses a Stair Master Stair climbing machine
• Additional 6kg weights on each shoulder
Purpose
The National Construction Code has no requirement for lifts to be installed in buildings
under 25m in height, for the purpose of safe access of emergency services personnel, in the
event of an emergency.
This task is designed to simulate the critical task of climbing stairs in full protective clothing
while carrying an Attack Pack or Feed Pack.
This task challenges aerobic capacity, lower body muscular endurance and ability to balance.
Task
For this task, applicants are required to wear two additional 6kg weights on their shoulders
to simulate the weight of an Attack Pack or Feed Pack.
This document is uncontrolled when printed and subject to changes from campaign to campaign. It is provided as
a guide only.Prior to timing the task, there is a 20 second warm up on the Stair Master at a set stepping
rate of 50 steps per minute. During this warm up, applicants are permitted to dismount or
grasp the rail to establish balance and rhythm.
Applicants are allowed to restart the warm up period twice. The timing of the assessment
begins at the end of this warm up period when the assessor calls the word - START. There is
no break in time between the warm up period and the actual timing of the assessment.
For the assessment, applicants are required to walk on the Stair Master at a set stepping
rate of 60 steps per minute for three minutes.
After the task is completed, the two 6kg weights are removed from shoulders; applicant is
then to walk within the established walkway to the next task.
Hose Drag
Equipment
• AS/NZS 4586-2013 dry floor friction slip resistance class “F” floor
• 2 x 64mm Duraline hose and couplings
• 1 x AWG branch
Purpose
This task is designed to simulate the critical tasks of dragging a dry hose line from the fire
vehicle to the fire, and then remaining stationary while pulling a dry hose line around
obstacles.
This task challenges aerobic capacity, lower body muscular strength and endurance, upper
back muscular strength and endurance, grip strength and endurance, and anaerobic
endurance.
This task utilises the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems as well as the following muscle
groups - quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, calves, lower back stabilisers, biceps,
deltoids, upper back, and muscles of the forearm and hand (grip).
Task
For this task, applicants are required to grasp the hose line nozzle attached to 60 metres of
64mm diameter hose and place the hose line over their shoulder or across their chest, not
exceeding the 2.25 metre mark. Applicants are to drag the hose 23 metres to a pre-
positioned drum, make a 90 degree turn around the drum and continue an additional 8
metres. They are to stop within the marked 1.5 metre x 2.15 metre box, drop to at least one
knee and pull the hose line until the hose line’s 15.25 metre mark crosses the finish line.
This document is uncontrolled when printed and subject to changes from campaign to campaign. It is provided as
a guide only.During the hose pull, at least one knee must be in contact with the ground and knee(s) must
remain within the marked boundary lines.
After the task is completed, the applicant is then to walk within the established walkway to
the next task.
Hose and Equipment Carry
Equipment
• 20kg weight and 12 kg weight
Purpose
This task is designed to simulate the tasks of removing a coil of hose, Standpipe, Hydrant Bar
or other equipment from a QFES fire appliance locker, carrying them to the emergency
scene and return equipment to the fire appliance.
This task challenges aerobic capacity, upper body muscular strength and endurance, lower
body muscular endurance, grip endurance and balance.
This task utilises the aerobic energy systems as well as the following muscle groups - biceps,
deltoids, upper back, trapezius, muscles of the forearm and hand (grip), gluteus maximus,
quadriceps and hamstrings.
Task
For this task, applicants are required to remove the two weights one 20kg and one 12kg
each from the tool locker one at a time, place them on the ground then pick up both
weights, one in each hand, and carry them while walking 30m. On reaching 30 metres place
20kg weight at this point and return to starting point to place 12kg back in original starting
position.
After the task is completed, the applicant is then to walk within the established walkway to
the next task.
Ladder Raise and Extension
Equipment
• This task uses 2 fibreglass 8 metre ladders, typically carried on QFES appliances
Purpose
This document is uncontrolled when printed and subject to changes from campaign to campaign. It is provided as
a guide only.This task is designed to assess the ability of the applicant to raise and lower an 8m extension
ladder.
This task challenges aerobic capacity, upper body muscular strength, lower body muscular
strength, balance, grip strength and anaerobic endurance.
This task utilises the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems as well as the following muscle
groups - biceps, deltoids, upper back, trapezius, muscles of the forearm and hand (grip),
gluteus maximus, quadriceps and hamstrings.
Task
Applicants are required to position themselves at the top rung of the first 8 metre extension
ladder which is lying on the ground, lift the unhinged end from the ground and walk it up
until it is stationary against the wall. This must be achieved in a hand over hand fashion,
using each rung until the ladder is stationary against the wall.
Applicants are to reverse the procedure until the ladder is lowered onto the ground in its
original starting position.
The ladder lines must not be used to raise or lower the ladder.
Applicants are then required to proceed to the second pre-positioned and secured 8 metre
extension ladder, extend the sliding section hand over hand with the ladder line until ladder
is fully extended.
After the task is completed, the applicant is to walk to the next task.
Forcible Entry
Equipment
• This task uses a forcible entry simulation machine
• 4.5 kg sledgehammer
Purpose
This task is designed to simulate the critical tasks of using force to open a locked door or to
breach a wall.
This task challenges aerobic capacity, upper body strength and endurance, lower body
muscular strength and endurance, balance, grip strength and endurance and anaerobic
endurance.
This document is uncontrolled when printed and subject to changes from campaign to campaign. It is provided as
a guide only.This task utilises the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems as well as the following muscle
groups - quadriceps, gluteus maximus, triceps, upper back, trapezius and muscles of the
forearm and hand (grip).
Task
During the task the applicant is required to use a 4.5kg sledgehammer to strike the
measuring device in the target area until the assessor calls stop.
The applicant is required to place the sledgehammer on the ground.
After the task is completed, the applicant is then to walk within the established walkway to
the next task.
Rescue
Equipment
• AS/NZS 4586-2013 dry floor friction slip resistance class “F” floor
• 78kg Average Australian weighted mannequin equipped with a harness
incorporating shoulder and chest handles
Purpose
The National Construction Code requires no point on a floor must be more than 20m from
an exit.
This task is designed to simulate the critical task of removing a victim from a room or
compartment involved in fire to a path of egress and out to a place of safety.
This task challenges aerobic capacity, upper and lower body muscular strength and
endurance, grip strength and endurance and anaerobic endurance.
This task utilises the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems as well as the following muscle
groups - quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, abdominals, torso rotators, lower back
stabilisers, trapezius, deltoids, latissimus dorsi, biceps and muscles of the forearm and hand
(grip).
This document is uncontrolled when printed and subject to changes from campaign to campaign. It is provided as
a guide only.Task
For this task, the applicant is required to grasp a 78kg mannequin (average weight
Australian) by the handles of the harness located at the shoulders or chest (either one or
both handles is permitted), drag it 11 metres to a pre-positioned drum, make a 180 degree
turn around the drum, and continue an additional 11 metres to the finish line.
Applicants are allowed to release the mannequin to adjust grip. The entire mannequin is to
be dragged until it crosses the marked finish line.
Stage two time stops once the entire mannequin is fully over the marked finish line.
Stage Two - Timed Static Hold
Equipment Hold
Equipment
• Holmatro Hydraulic Rescue cutter NCT II 4050 and hose or similar weighing 19kg
Purpose
This task simulates the ability of the applicant to hold equipment in place when using
hydraulic rescue equipment.
This task challenges aerobic capacity, upper body strength and endurance, lower body
muscular strength and endurance, balance, grip strength and endurance and anaerobic
endurance.
Task
To complete this task the applicant grips the hydraulic rescue cutter by the “D” handle and
operating handle, at the three designated hold positions for a period of 20 seconds each.
The three designated holds are completed consecutively beginning with the Below Knee
Hold and finishing with the Above Shoulder Hold with no rest in between. Once the Above
Shoulder Hold is complete this constitutes one evolution. Three evolutions are performed
with a 20 second rest in between. Applicants may rotate the tool around within the rest
period only.
This document is uncontrolled when printed and subject to changes from campaign to campaign. It is provided as
a guide only.Below Knee Hold Applicant grips the rescue tool by the “D” handle and operating handle with an overhand grip. The applicant then squats down in a crouching position with hydraulic rescue cutter below the knees parallel to ground. This position is held for a period of 20 seconds. Applicant can brace their arms with their thighs. Waist Hold Whilst gripping the rescue tool by the “D” handle and operating handle with an overhand grip, the applicant performs a squat and stands. The applicant holds the hydraulic rescue cutter with elbows straight at waist height parallel to the ground for a period of 20 seconds. Above Shoulder Hold Applicant remains standing, continues gripping the “D” handle with an overhand grip. With the other hand the applicant repositions their grip on the operating handle with an underhand grip. The hydraulic rescue cutter is then raised in a curling motion to above the shoulder height and held parallel to the ground for a period of 20 seconds. The hydraulic rescue cutter must not rest on the body. This document is uncontrolled when printed and subject to changes from campaign to campaign. It is provided as a guide only.
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