Did my pack test today. Just keep a nice pace,don't go to slow,push yourself,breathe,keep hydrated,wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes. You'll do fine
I didn't take the test too seriously the first time, I barely passed (almost quit) . Like 44min plus change. Second time was around 38min. I know what was expected, I didn't exactly train for the pack test, but just exercised regularly for myself in general. Before the test, I went to the local track walked a couple laps to warm up/wake up my legs for game time, and stretched a lot, and also still stretched a lot while the others before me were taking their test. There was 4 of us, 2 new, 2 from last year, the new ones didn't make it, I stayed my paced, while the other from last year kept up with me.
This is a "standardized entrance test", not a "fitness test". This merely establishes an absolute minimum level of aerobic performance and endurance. If you get into smoke-jumping, it will be a 110-pound pack for three miles in 90 minutes, or you won't be certified. Also, 7 chins, 45 situps, 25 pushups and a run of 1.5 miles in 11 minutes, with 5 minutes between each of these last 4 tests. When I started with USFS in 1975 we did the "step test", no pack test.
I’ll be trying out Ontario MNR this year 20 years doing type 2 mop up love this job takes me places camping out there is nice I have lot’s of pictures of places I’ve been
Did this the other day. Focus on training your endurance; the average person can keep the pace if you just walk faster than you normally do, holding it is the hard part. Significantly harder than it looks.
I did vigorous PFT training in prison to fight fires with cal-fire. That training in the video is nothing compared to the training they put the inmate firefighters thru. Awesome experience
Practiced for the first time got a time of 43:30, im 5'2 with short legs so i was pretty happy with that as a starting time, wanna try to get faster though
yeahh one of my main problems lately is shin splints! i'm going to have to work through it but I think I can do it. it's just so annoying having a summer birthday because I don't turn 18 until July! so I can't go out this summer >.< I'm going to try to keep healthy and in shape and get cleared next season
I'm gonna take S-130 and S-190 training online before I do the pack test in May. I'm only a volunteer firefighter and I can tell everyone from experience. Hiking up, down or even ground to attack a wildland fire is not easy. Wish me luck so I pass the test get my certification.
@Outcastwolf17 What position were you applying for? Did you have prior fire fighting experience? I am in college right now and want to do this as a seasonal job over the summer. Any advise helps really.
Good video for me as I've never been through one, but I must say - it looks easier than what I thought. Still need to be prepared for work on the line though, because this test is nothing compared to the actual work that you will do. Get good upper, core, and lower body strength - and endurance.
@swatphil1 I'm in college too. I was taking a wildlife management class and part of the course had us get certified for type 2. As of right now I'm just a type two basic FF. It would be fun to get some more certifications, but as of right now I'm just too busy with school. The best advice I can give you is get involved with a park service and ask them about getting hired for a crew. Then if you like it, get more certifications so you can get into the better job crews.
Im a wildland fire fighter in montana and they make you walk the pack test with the 45 pound pack test. and if you do good on your pack test they will pick people that will be the best for it and then they will send you to school for a week in the forest service. then they will sometime go practise for a day on diging line and then they will do your traning on the pumps. then the next year you can try out for a hot shot crew. i passed my pack test in 32 mintues.
This may sound like a dumb question. Im applying for a handcrew position in California and i need my pack test certification but ive looked all over the internet and cant find info anywhere on how to obtain this certification. Is there a testing place like the CPAT ( I do have a current CPAT ). Any help would be awesome thanks
Aj s go to victor valley college or craftsman college they have the wildland class. I'd go with victor valley college they have one of the best programs
@swatphil1 like what he was saying go to the forest service in your area and ask them how to get on a crew you can get on a FF type 2 crew and then after the first year you can try out for a hot shot crew better money and you go on way more calls.
Although probably good test. If you can barely do it your not going to enjoy your hikes lol. I never had to do this type of test. But a full body pt test. Which I think better grades where everyone is at. Good luck all.
i did a 38:40. i was second with my friend. idk if thats a "good time" or "average time". But the people said its not a race. and pace your self. started feeling "shin splints" about the 3-4 lap but you just power though it. :P gl
I passed in 36:00 for the academy I take my first one for a job saturday wish me luck plumas national forest I took a practice test to 39:00 a little rusty need my form back to work these legs saturday haha
+Lee Davis S-130 and S-190 is blended with online and classroom training. I think the United States Fire Administration provides the online courses for S-130 and S-190.
+Lee Davis I did my at Rio Hindo College In Whittier California Los Angeles County you just need to look for a Academy near you a Wildland Fire Academy
First time I did it, I was worried because it was a new test and a lot of people were failing. Others told me, "Pour it on! Don't Stop! Start fast and keep going fast!" That's what I did and finished in 37 minutes. Never did that again. 45 minutes is perfectly fine. I'm 60 now and probably won't do it anymore.
There are no "good times" it's a pass or fail test. Your not there to prove your better than anyone your there to prove that you can handle carrying 45lbs without breaking down.
Did my pack test today. Just keep a nice pace,don't go to slow,push yourself,breathe,keep hydrated,wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes. You'll do fine
hi i just wanted to know if the pack test is a 3 mile hike up or 1.5 miles up and another 1.5 down
jazmine juarez Depends on the courses available to the area
Thanks bro 8years later 😂
Lol, took my pack test today. Finished it in 43:00 with 45lbs. I'm 5'2" and weigh only 100lbs.
I'm training now
@@angelisthegoat hey how did u do?? Im training for my pack test hiking hills with 40-45lbs so far so i can hike for 3miles in 46mins
That’s terrible
I didn't take the test too seriously the first time, I barely passed (almost quit) . Like 44min plus change. Second time was around 38min. I know what was expected, I didn't exactly train for the pack test, but just exercised regularly for myself in general. Before the test, I went to the local track walked a couple laps to warm up/wake up my legs for game time, and stretched a lot, and also still stretched a lot while the others before me were taking their test. There was 4 of us, 2 new, 2 from last year, the new ones didn't make it, I stayed my paced, while the other from last year kept up with me.
This is a "standardized entrance test", not a "fitness test". This merely establishes an absolute minimum level of aerobic performance and endurance. If you get into smoke-jumping, it will be a 110-pound pack for three miles in 90 minutes, or you won't be certified. Also, 7 chins, 45 situps, 25 pushups and a run of 1.5 miles in 11 minutes, with 5 minutes between each of these last 4 tests.
When I started with USFS in 1975 we did the "step test", no pack test.
I’ll be trying out Ontario MNR this year 20 years doing type 2 mop up love this job takes me places camping out there is nice I have lot’s of pictures of places I’ve been
Did this the other day. Focus on training your endurance; the average person can keep the pace if you just walk faster than you normally do, holding it is the hard part. Significantly harder than it looks.
Yeah, it's tough but do-able if you prepare for it and keep fit. Good luck on yours.
I did vigorous PFT training in prison to fight fires with cal-fire. That training in the video is nothing compared to the training they put the inmate firefighters thru. Awesome experience
Practiced for the first time got a time of 43:30, im 5'2 with short legs so i was pretty happy with that as a starting time, wanna try to get faster though
yeahh one of my main problems lately is shin splints! i'm going to have to work through it but I think I can do it. it's just so annoying having a summer birthday because I don't turn 18 until July! so I can't go out this summer >.< I'm going to try to keep healthy and in shape and get cleared next season
I have the same problem with shin splints and I'm just getting ready to pack test on monday for the 3rd time in a year.
I'm gonna take S-130 and S-190 training online before I do the pack test in May. I'm only a volunteer firefighter and I can tell everyone from experience. Hiking up, down or even ground to attack a wildland fire is not easy. Wish me luck so I pass the test get my certification.
I had mine as a In Class setting. you learn more and get experience from seasoned firefighters.
Chet Judycki Why did they decide to go with the blended course mixed with online and instructor-led training?
+Red Reaper 303 In Class and Written exams. Plus 2 online federal courses & exams.
+Chet Judycki Now I'm worried about failing the test.
+Red Reaper 303 Don't worry it's easy. and it's open book with notes
I’m 4’11 wish me luck tiny future firefighter!
@Outcastwolf17 What position were you applying for? Did you have prior fire fighting experience? I am in college right now and want to do this as a seasonal job over the summer. Any advise helps really.
Good video for me as I've never been through one, but I must say - it looks easier than what I thought. Still need to be prepared for work on the line though, because this test is nothing compared to the actual work that you will do. Get good upper, core, and lower body strength - and endurance.
@swatphil1 I'm in college too. I was taking a wildlife management class and part of the course had us get certified for type 2. As of right now I'm just a type two basic FF. It would be fun to get some more certifications, but as of right now I'm just too busy with school. The best advice I can give you is get involved with a park service and ask them about getting hired for a crew. Then if you like it, get more certifications so you can get into the better job crews.
Im a wildland fire fighter in montana and they make you walk the pack test with the 45 pound pack test. and if you do good on your pack test they will pick people that will be the best for it and then they will send you to school for a week in the forest service. then they will sometime go practise for a day on diging line and then they will do your traning on the pumps. then the next year you can try out for a hot shot crew. i passed my pack test in 32 mintues.
hey! thanks for pointing out your size and weight. I'm small but not that small and was worried I couldn't do it haha :P
So if you run you'll get disqualified? What about speed walking?
This may sound like a dumb question. Im applying for a handcrew position in California and i need my pack test certification but ive looked all over the internet and cant find info anywhere on how to obtain this certification. Is there a testing place like the CPAT ( I do have a current CPAT ). Any help would be awesome thanks
Aj s go to victor valley college or craftsman college they have the wildland class. I'd go with victor valley college they have one of the best programs
I got 3 miles in 39 mins. And i am still training. This test is mine.
Does anyone know if there is an age limit to these jobs & these testings? Thanks.
Thankyou wildland fire fighters
@swatphil1
like what he was saying go to the forest service in your area and ask them how to get on a crew you can get on a FF type 2 crew and then after the first year you can try out for a hot shot crew better money and you go on way more calls.
I take my test on the 21st. I can't wait. I have faith in God, and I know I can do it ,I won't stop. I'll keep pushing thru
Although probably good test. If you can barely do it your not going to enjoy your hikes lol. I never had to do this type of test. But a full body pt test. Which I think better grades where everyone is at. Good luck all.
how did you do!?
i did a 38:40. i was second with my friend. idk if thats a "good time" or "average time". But the people said its not a race. and pace your self. started feeling "shin splints" about the 3-4 lap but you just power though it. :P gl
Thanks
I get to do this on the 7th of april. :) its my first time feel nervous, but should be fun! :D
Same in 30 days
I passed in 36:00 for the academy I take my first one for a job saturday wish me luck plumas national forest I took a practice test to 39:00 a little rusty need my form back to work these legs saturday haha
+Roosevelt Spiller trying to find info, I'm a VFF, looking to do Wildland fire..
+Lee Davis S-130 and S-190 is blended with online and classroom training. I think the United States Fire Administration provides the online courses for S-130 and S-190.
+Lee Davis I did my at Rio Hindo College In Whittier California Los Angeles County you just need to look for a Academy near you a Wildland Fire Academy
Roosevelt Spiller Isn't the S-130 and S-190 classes online too?
+Red Reaper 303 pretty sure you can but I'll always prefer a structured class room great experience
is there any kind of prior experience needed to become a wild land fire fighter?
Job corps is the best
Good work ethic- leave your ego in the bus...
Humility.
First time I did it, I was worried because it was a new test and a lot of people were failing. Others told me, "Pour it on! Don't Stop! Start fast and keep going fast!" That's what I did and finished in 37 minutes. Never did that again. 45 minutes is perfectly fine. I'm 60 now and probably won't do it anymore.
Nice
Ok so those of you who have fought fires before, have you ever had a physically small crew member slow the crew down or get in your way?
No, some of the smaller crew members are women, and many of them are fitter than the men. You don't need to be buff to fight fires. You need stamina.
Colby Banner I'm 5'4 125lbs
If you fail the pack test do you get another shot? Or come back next year?
It looks like they did their recruiting at a senior citizen center lol.
The lower age limit is 18 and as long as you can accurately preform the duties of a wildland ff there is no upper age limit. '
Incorrect 37 cutoff if you wanna be a career ff 4 Forest service
@@jonathonchristfollower8863 I'm mid 60s and a fire faller and hope to still be doing it into my 70s.
God this is to similar to the Army
37 years old
where can I take the pack test in the Los Angeles area and how to find information on it.
Some of these people were older than 40
scott england.. Your point is??
I was raised and told ...do you work in your shoes ...no so don't train on your shoes flat out
Why can’t they just run if they want to
You ever tried sustaining a run with 45lbs pack on your back..?
There are no "good times" it's a pass or fail test. Your not there to prove your better than anyone your there to prove that you can handle carrying 45lbs without breaking down.