Firefighter Physical Ability Evaluation

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Firefighter Physical Ability Evaluation

By Mike Berry, President/Owner of Power-Up USA, Inc. (MFD-Ret), T. Matic, CSCS (MFD-Bn. Chief-Ret.)

Outline Overview

I. PHYSICAL SIZE PROFILE

A. Height (inches)

B. Body Weight (lbs.)

C. Lean Body Mass (lbs.)

II. STRENGTH PROFILE

A. Bench Press (1-RM Est.)

B. Lat Pulldown (1-RM Est.)

C. Grip Dynamometer (1-RM)

III. FITNESS

A. 5-Minute Step Test (VO₂max in MET's)

B. 1-Minute Sit-Up Test (RM)

C. Percent Body Fat

IV. PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER PROFILES 

A. Essential Physical Abilities Evaluation

B. Reference Data Firefighter Comparison – View in PDF format  

C. Reference Data Firefighter Percentile Norms  – View in PDF format  

V. FIRE•POWER•INDEX™ – Significantly Correlated to Fire Fighting Performance

A. Nationally Recognized Combat Test ^®– Cross Validated

B. Roof Ladder Placement Times – Cross Validated

C. Higher to Lesser Skilled Recruits – Validated

Continued Physical Training Goals & Tools

I. STRENGTH & FITNESS PROGRAM GOALS

A. Safe & Effective Job Performance

B. Health Maintenance & Injury Prevention

II. STRENGTH & FITNESS TOOLS

A. Target•Weight•Coach

B. In-Shape (MET) Point System

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