Work Capacity Test Day Today our wildland firefighters are completing the Work Capacity Test (WCT)—the pack test required for wildland fire assignments. This isn’t a casual hike. Firefighters must walk 3 miles in 45 minutes or less while carrying a 45-pound pack, with no running allowed. The test measures the physical ability needed to safely operate on wildland fires—long shifts, steep terrain, heat, and heavy gear. Passing it means our firefighters are cleared to deploy, protect our community,

Nearly 500 Sequoia National Forest Wildland Firefighter Participate in the January 27-28 Pack Test (Work Capacity Test) The firefighter pack test, formally known as the work capacity test, is a physical fitness test for wildland firefighters. The pack test is intentionally stressful as it tests the capacity of muscular strength and aerobic endurance of the firefighter. There are three levels of tests known as arduous, moderate, and light. All federal and most state and private agencies use the p

The Fire Pump Flow Test: NFPA 25 Annual Fire Pump Tests