ECFR to Host Physical Abilities Test Demonstration, Q&A Session May 20

Escambia County Fire Rescue is hosting a demonstration of the physical abilities test to anyone interested in joining the organization Monday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at Pensacola Fire Department - Station #4, located at 1 N. "Q" St. The demonstration will serve as an opportunity for applicants or anyone interested in a career in the fire service to gain hands-on knowledge of the physical abilities test.

Please note: This demonstration will not serve as the official physical abilities test needed to join ECFR.

The demonstration will serve as an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about the test or a career in fire service. Additionally, current ECFR cadets will be in attendance to answer questions about their experiences within the cadet program.

For individuals interested in joining ECFR as a certified firefighter or cadet, an official physical abilities test will take place Monday, June 10, at 8 a.m. at Pensacola Fire Department - Station #4.

For Certified Firefighter Applicants: The certified test consists of:

• 1 3/4" charged hose pull in 27 seconds
• Keiser sled in 60 seconds
• Tower evolution in six minutes

For Cadet Applicants: The cadet test consists of:

• 25 push-ups in two minutes
• 40 sit-ups in two minutes
• Run 1.5 miles in 15 minutes
• 1 3/4" charged hose pull in 27 seconds
• Keiser sled in 60 seconds
• Tower evolution in six minutes
  

Certified Escambia County Firefighters receive numerous benefits including competitive pay and health benefits, a 48/96 schedule, 14 paid holidays, special teams' incentive pay and more. Learn more and apply online at MyEscambia.com/joinfire. Watch a video of the physical abilities test here.