Living up to my name.....firefighting

[firefighterjosh]

Sent in my application to Fort wayne fire dept.

My written test in Dec 8th, CPAT practice test Nov 10.

Hope I do good, I am kinda nervous:(


any tips are welcome


For those who don't know I am a volunteer right now

good luck from an ex volunteer

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by speedyquad
good luck from an ex volunteer

Thanks, after reading the physical part...i am gunna need it:scary: :macho

[troyleepred719]

VERY EXCITED FOR YOU JOSH!!!


My advice to you is Practice...Run throught your basics like crazy, they check for the littlest things. Get used to Donning your gear PERFECTLY, and then time yourself. Once you can do everythign plus a pack ion 1:30, you will be fine. As long as you stay in good physical condition, you will be fine, I am nearly 265, but in great condition, and I passed it fine so you should do good. Good luck, and if you want to talk more about it, hit me up on AIM, IN2DAFLAME343.....


Good Luck Josh....

[bcg717]

Right before your pt test. Get yourself pysched up. When you get your self in the "ZONE" there is no one that can stop you. But definately start training your ***** off.

[Robin Hood]

It shouldn't be too hard. I've been a volunteer firefighter for just over a year now. Good luck!

[Ghost-Rider]

Good Luck Josh !

[troyleepred719]

Originally posted by Robin Hood
It shouldn't be too hard. I've been a volunteer firefighter for just over a year now. Good luck!



LOL, when it comes to these tests, theres no such thing as, "Not to Hard".... Not sure where you are a member, but up here, training is training for a reason, there no such thing as not breaking a sweat, not flaming or anything...

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by troyleepred719
VERY EXCITED FOR YOU JOSH!!!


My advice to you is Practice...Run throught your basics like crazy, they check for the littlest things. Get used to Donning your gear PERFECTLY, and then time yourself. Once you can do everythign plus a pack ion 1:30, you will be fine. As long as you stay in good physical condition, you will be fine, I am nearly 265, but in great condition, and I passed it fine so you should do good. Good luck, and if you want to talk more about it, hit me up on AIM, IN2DAFLAME343.....


Good Luck Josh....

Thanks, I can don my gear withing the 1:30. I aussually shoot for 1 min.

In good condition? Ahh kinda lol. I need to step it up lol.

This 1st test is not too much of a accualyl firefighting type test. its more of a "lazy people vs hard workers" I guess you could say.

We have to wear a 50lb vest, then run up stairs with a hose, drag hose, climb and desend a latter, run and do somet other stupid stuff. Its going to be hard, but I belive I can pass it. I heard the hardest part is the interview:confused:

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by Robin Hood
It shouldn't be too hard. I've been a volunteer firefighter for just over a year now. Good luck!

I have been volunteering for about 3 years now. Haven't been to active lately due to my 3rd shift, but those tests where hard enough.

Can't wait too see what a full timer goes threw.

right now I am just studying for my written

[Robin Hood]

Originally posted by troyleepred719
LOL, when it comes to these tests, theres no such thing as, "Not to Hard".... Not sure where you are a member, but up here, training is training for a reason, there no such thing as not breaking a sweat, not flaming or anything...

Nah it's cool. I haven't done through fire school or anything yet cause I don't have the time anymore to make calls. College is enough stress. :ermm:

[Bradracer18]

Drink some "powerthirst" before......watch the video....should help you out tremendously. :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoWzU_Dv0VE

[ATV Chic]

Good luck Josh I"m sure you'll ace it! :macho

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by sexyatvchic
Good luck Josh I"m sure you'll ace it! :macho

I talked to a fire fighter yesterday. As long as I can get threw the first test I am gunna ace the physical part:D Ive done most of them through my volunteer dept.