THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
Release Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Physical Ability Test Practice Sessions
The Danville Fire Department will be hosting two Physical Ability Test Practice Sessions for those wanting to know if they’ve got what it takes to be a Danville Firefighter. In order to qualify as a firefighter candidate, they must successfully complete a Physical Agility Test.
The test is comprised of an independent ladder climb and a second timed event that tests the following list of skills:
Stair Climb and Hose Carry
Hose Hoist
Equipment Carry
Forcible Entry/Sledgehammer
Hose Drag
Victim Drag
The first practice session will be May 25, 2024, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Downtown Parking Garage 22 N. Walnut Street, Danville, Illinois.
The second practice session will be June 8, 2024, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Downtown Parking Garage 22 N. Walnut Street, Danville, Illinois.
Practice sessions are voluntary, but the sessions provide candidates with insights from firefighters on how to best approach the agility test.
Candidates should wear comfortable clothing and must sign a waiver before participating.
Potential applicants can also pick up or return applications at the practice site.
Applications are due by June 15, 2024. The physical agility test will be June 22, 2024, for anyone who does not have a current CPAT Card.
