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5. 8. Hose drag and hold

8. Hose drag and hold

Test Focus

Upper and lower body muscular strength and endurance.

Description

You are required to drag a charged 38mm hose for 10m to a designated 1m by 1m marked square.  Standing in this square you are to open the branch and then direct the flow for 4 x 30 second holds at 2 different targets (30 seconds at target A, 30 seconds at Target B, then repeat) and then slowly close the branch.

Pass Criteria

You must be able to drag the hose the required 10 metres.  You must be able to open the branch, control and direct the flow at the nominated targets for the required duration, whilst remaining in the 1m by 1m square.  Correct manual handling techniques and stable and safe posture must be maintained at all times.