Fire Initial Hire PAT



Job Details

Fire Initial Hire PAT
Employer

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Hudson MA, MA

Job Type

Physical Ability Test

Job Number

*Fire PAT

Department

HRD Exam Admin. - Proctors

Opening Date

12/15/2014

Description & Eligibility Information

FIREFIGHTER- CITY & TOWN

The Physical Ability Test (PAT) is designed to assess a candidate's capacity to perform the tasks ordinarily performed by a firefighter while on the job.  This is accomplished by requiring the candidate to perform a series of events that both simulate firefighting activities and depend on the physical abilities required to perform the firefighter’s job.  These abilities include cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, muscular endurance and flexibility.

Duties & Examination Subjects

Firefighters often perform risky and physically demanding duties under emergency condiditons. Firefighters work under supervision, often as a member of a team, to respond to fires and other emergencies. Firefighter duties may include, for example: connecting, pulling, and operating hose lines; operating a pump; positioning and climbing ladders; emergency rescue and lifesaving; ventilating smoke filled areas; using and maintaining tolls and equipment; training; and fire station activities. For a more detailed listing of duties, see the essential functions of a Massachusetts Firefighter, available on our website.

Information

Medical Requirement: At the time of request for the PAT a Candidate must have provided the communitiy in question with pages 1 & 6 of of the completed Initial-Hire Medical Standards Form.

Supplemental Information

Preparation information can be found in the Fire PAT Preparation Guide and inPhysical Ability Test (PAT) Firefighter & Police Officer Videos.

Please contact the local Appointing Authority for benefit and salary information

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Please select the department sponsoring you.
  • HRD
  • Abington Fire
  • Acushnet Fire
  • Agawam Fire

* Required Question

Employer
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Address
One Ashburton Place
Room 301
Boston, Massachusetts, 02108
Phone
(617) 727-3777
(800) 392-6178

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