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5. 7. Hose reel drag

7. Hose reel drag

Test Focus

Upper and lower body muscular strength, power and endurance.

Description

You are required to take a 25mm high pressure hose from the back of the Appliance (fire truck), drag the hose in a straight line towards a 20m barrier, turn 45 degrees around the barrier and drag the hose a further 10m to a 1m by 1m marked square.  Following placement of the branch on the ground, you are required to stand in the square, turn around, and pull in a further 10m of hose.

Pass Criteria

This test must be completed in a maximum of  50 seconds.  You must be able to drag the hose the required 30m and pull in a further 10m of hose, whilst remaining in the 1m by 1m square.  Correct manual handling techniques and a safe and stable posture must be maintained at all times.