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Queensland Physical Ability

TestInformation Guide

QFES 2017

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What is QPAT1?

The Queensland Physical Ability Test

(QPAT1) - a circuit of tasks conducted in a sequence to simulate tasks which occur at an emergency incident.

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Requirements?

To successfully complete the QPAT1, applicants are required to demonstrate:

1. aerobic fitness2. muscular strength 3. endurance

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QPAT1

What to Wear

• sleeved shirt and long pants or overalls

• covered in shoes appropriate for exercise.

• Protective helmets will be provided • Gloves can be used but will not be

provided

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QPAT1

What NOT to Wear

• lycra pants or leggings, shorts and skirts

• singlets and small capped sleeves• watches and all types of jewelry• light mesh style shoes

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Overview of QPAT1

QFES 2017

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QPAT1

1. Stair Climb2. Hose Drag3. Hose and Equipment Carry4. Ladder Raise and Extension5. Forcible Entry6. Rescue

Stage 1-(Timed)

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STAGE 1 (TIMED)

- a 20kg vest is worn to simulate firefighter protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus

- must be completed in 7 minutes 30 seconds or under

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STAGE 1 (TIMED)

Task 1 STAIR CLIMB

Stair Climb

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Stair Climb

Equipment1. a Stair Master Stair climbing machine 2. Additional 6kg weights on each shoulder

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Stair Climb

Purposeto simulate the critical task of climbing stairs in full protective clothing while carrying an Attack Pack or Feed Pack.

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Stair Climb

1. Wear two additional 6kg weights on their shoulders to simulate the weight of an Attack Pack or Feed Pack.

Task

2. Perform a 20 second warm up on the Stair Master at a set stepping rate of 50 steps per minute.

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Stair Climb

3. The timing of the assessment begins at the end of this warm up period when the assessor calls the word - START.

Task

4. Walk on the Stair Master at a set stepping rate of 60 steps per minute for three minutes.

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Stair Climb

5. After the task, the two 6kg weights are removed from shoulders.

Task

6. Walk within the established walkway to the next task.

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Stair Climb

• applicant falls or dismounts the Stair Master three times during the warm up period

Failures

• applicant falls, grasps any of the assessment equipment or dismounts the Stair Master after the timed task begins

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Stair Climb Failures• handrail is grasped or

touched for an extended period of time or if the handrail is used or weight bearing

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STAGE 1 (TIMED)

Task 2HOSE DRAG

Hose Drag

Hose Pull

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Hose Drag

• AS/NZS 4586-2013 dry floor friction slip resistance class “F” floor • 2 x 64mm Duraline hose and couplings • 1 x AWG branch

Equipment

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Hose Drag

Purposeto simulate the critical tasks of dragging a dry hose line from the fire vehicle to the fire, and then remaining stationary while pulling a dry hose line around obstacles.

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Hose Drag

1. Grasp the hose line nozzle attached to 60 metres of 64mm diameter hose and place the hose line over their shoulder or across their chest, not exceeding the 2.25 metre mark.

Task

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Hose Drag

2. Drag the hose 23 metres to a prepositioned drum, make a 90 degree turn around the drum and continue an additional 8 metres.

Task

3. Stop within the marked 1.5 metre x 2.15 metre box, drop to at least one knee and pull the hose line until the hose line’s 15.25 metre mark crosses the finish line.

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Hose Drag

Failures1. applicant fails to go around the drum or goes outside of the marked path

2. applicants are warned if at least one knee is not kept in contact with the ground.

3. applicants are warned if their knees go outside the marked boundary line.

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STAGE 1 (TIMED)

Task 3HOSE AND EQUIPMENT

CARRY

Hose and Equipment Carry

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Hose and Equipment Carry

• 20kg weight and 12 kg weightEquipment

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Hose and Equipment Carry

Purposeto simulate the tasks of removing a coil of hose, Standpipe, Hydrant Bar or other equipment from a QFES fire appliance locker, carrying them to the emergency scene and return equipment to the fire appliance.

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Hose and Equipment Carry

1. Remove the two weights one 20kg and one 12kg each from the tool locker one at a time

Task

2. Place them on the ground then pick up both weights, one in each hand, and carry them while walking 30m.

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Hose and Equipment Carry

3. Place 20kg weight at the 30-metre mark and return to starting point to place 12kg back in original starting position.

Task

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Hose and Equipment Carry

• applicant drops either weight on the ground during the carry

Failures

• applicant will receive one warning for running

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STAGE 1 (TIMED)

Task 4LADDER RAISE AND

EXTENSION

Ladder Raise

Ladder Extension

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Ladder Raise and Extension

• 2 fibreglass 8 metre ladders, typically carried on QFES appliances

Equipment

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Ladder Raise and Extension

Purposeto assess the ability of the applicant to raise and lower an 8m extension ladder

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Ladder Raise and Extension

1. Position at the top rung of the first 8 metre extension ladder which is lying on the ground

Task

2. Lift the unhinged end from the ground and walk it up until it is stationary against the wall.

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Ladder Raise and Extension

3. Reverse the procedure until the ladder is lowered onto the ground in its original starting position.

Task

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Ladder Raise and Extension

4. Proceed to the second pre-positioned and secured 8 metre extension ladder.

Task

5. Extend the sliding section hand over hand with the ladder line until ladder is fully extended.

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Ladder Raise and Extension

• warning if the applicant misses any rung during the raise and lower of the first ladder

Failures

• If the applicant allows the ladder to fall to the ground

• Applicant is unable to fully extend the ladder

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Ladder Raise and Extension

• Applicant allows the sliding section to fall uncontrollably

Failures

• Not completing the task within the allotted time

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STAGE 1 (TIMED)

Task 5FORCIBLE ENTRY

Forcible Entry

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Forcible Entry

• This task uses a forcible entry simulation machine • 4.5 kg sledgehammer

Equipment

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Forcible Entry

Purposeto simulate the critical tasks of using force to open a locked door or to breach a wall

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Forcible Entry

1. Use a 4.5kg sledgehammer to strike the measuring device in the target area until the assessor calls stop.

Task

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Forcible Entry

2. Place the sledgehammer on the ground.

Task

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Forcible Entry

• If the applicant does not maintain control of the sledgehammer and releases it from both hands while swinging

Failures

• The applicant misses the target area

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STAGE 1 (TIMED)

Task 6RESCUE

Rescue

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Rescue

• AS/NZS 4586-2013 dry floor friction slip resistance class “F” floor • 78kg Average Australian weighted mannequin equipped with a harness incorporating shoulder and chest handles

Equipment

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Rescue

Purposeto simulate the critical task of removing a victim from a room or compartment involved in fire to a path of egress and out to a place of safety

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Rescue

1. Grasp a 78kg mannequin by the handles of the harness located at the shoulders or chest, drag it 11 metres to a pre-positioned drum..

Task

2. Make a 180 degree turn around the drum, and continue an additional 11 metres to the finish line

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Rescue

Applicants are allowed to release the mannequin to adjust grip.

The entire mannequin is to be dragged until it crosses the marked finish line.

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Rescue

• If the applicant grasps or rests on the drum at any time

Failures

• If the applicant allows the mannequin to touch the drum

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QPAT1

7. Equipment HoldStage 2 – Time Static Hold

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STAGE 2 (STATIC)

- immediately after stage one, a two minute recovery period begins prior to stage two

- 20kg weighted vest is removed

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STAGE 2 (STATIC)

Task 7EQUIPMENT HOLD

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Equipment Hold

• Holmatro Hydraulic Rescue cutter NCT II 4050 and hose or similar weighing 19kg

Equipment

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Equipment Hold

Purposeto simulate the ability of the applicant to hold equipment in place when using hydraulic rescue equipment.

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Equipment Hold

1. Grip the hydraulic rescue cutter by the “D” handle and operating handle, at the three designated hold positions for a period of 20 seconds each.

Task

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Equipment Hold

The three designated holds are:1. Below Knee Hold 2. Waist Hold3. Above Shoulder Hold

Task

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Equipment Hold

Once the Above Shoulder Hold is complete this constitutes one evolution.

Three evolutions are performed with a 20 second rest in between.

Applicants may rotate the tool around within the rest period only.

Task

Below Knee Hold

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Equipment Hold

Applicant grips the rescue tool by the “D” handle and operating handle with an overhand grip.

Below Knee Hold

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Equipment Hold

The applicant then squats down in a crouching position with hydraulic rescue cutter below the knees parallel to ground.

Below Knee Hold

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Equipment Hold

This position is held for a period of 20 seconds. Applicant can brace their arms with their thighs.

Below Knee Hold

Waist Hold

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Equipment Hold

Whilst gripping the rescue tool by the “D” handle and operating handle with an overhand grip, the applicant performs a squat and stands.

Waist Hold

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Equipment Hold

The applicant holds the hydraulic rescue cutter with elbows straight at waist height parallel to the ground for a period of 20 seconds.

Waist Hold

Above Shoulder Hold

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Equipment Hold

Applicant remains standing, continues gripping the “D” handle with an overhand grip.

With the other hand the applicant repositions their grip on the operating handle with an underhand grip.

Above Shoulder Hold

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Equipment Hold

The hydraulic rescue cutter is then raised in a curling motion to above the shoulder height and held parallel to the ground for a period of 20 seconds.

The hydraulic rescue cutter must not rest on the body.

Above Shoulder Hold

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Equipment Hold

• The rescue tool can touch the applicant’s body but must not rest on the body – one warning is given

Failures

• Tool is not parallel to the ground – one warning is given

• The applicant did not complete the 3 evolutions