Suppression PAT


The physical agility test is designed to determine if a candidate is capable of performing the physical tasks expected of a firefighter in the City of Irving.

Firefighter PAT

The entire test is performed wearing a helmet, boots, gloves, and a weighted vest. The weight of the protective gear with the vest is approximately 50 pounds.


Part 1:

The Aerial Ladder is placed at a 70-degree angle. The candidate must climb 70 feet and return to the base of the ladder in 2- minutes and 18 seconds or less. 

The candidate is required to sit for a 5-minute timed recovery period. 


Part 2:

  1. Hose Drag - A charged line is moved 340 feet. 
  2. Carry Hose - A high-rise pack is carried to the third floor. 
  3. Move Box - A 90-pound box is moved 12 feet across the floor. 
  4. Haul Hose - Pull 50 feet of hose to the third floor. 
  5. Force Machine - A 158-pound weight is driven 3-ft with a dead-blow hammer.
  6. Move 3-Inch Hose - A 35-foot charged 3-inch hose is moved 35 feet.
  7. Ladder Lower - A 24-foot extension ladder is removed from a rack and moved 8 feet.
  8. Carry Fan - Carry a smoke ejector fan around the drill tower 70 feet. 
  9. Manikin Drag - Drag a 165-pound manikin 15 feet.


Physical Agility Test - Suppression (PDF)



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Irving Fire Department


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Irving, TX 75060

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